Vorschlägen

Vorschlägen is the dative plural form of the noun Vorschlag in German. The term denotes multiple proposals or suggestions presented for consideration. It is used when the sentence requires a dative object, for example: mit den Vorschlägen (with the proposals) or zu den Vorschlägen (to the proposals).

Semantically, a Vorschlag is an idea or plan offered by someone, intended to solve a problem, improve a process, or guide a decision. The plural Vorschläge is used in the nominative or accusative case, while Vorschlägen is used in the dative plural, as in Zu den Vorschlägen wurden Ergänzungen gemacht.

Common collocations include Vorschläge machen (to make suggestions), Vorschläge prüfen/überprüfen (to review proposals), Vorschläge berücksichtigen (to consider proposals), Vorschläge unterbreiten (to submit proposals), and Vorschläge annehmen oder ablehnen (to accept or reject proposals). In formal contexts such as committees or government bodies, proposals can be referred to as Anträge or Vorschläge, depending on their binding status and procedural rules.

Etymologically, the noun Vorschlag originates from the verb vorschlagen, meaning to propose or present for consideration. The underlying sense is to place an idea before others for discussion or decision. This link between the verb and the noun is reflected in usage across everyday speech and formal documents.

See also: Vorschlag, Vorschläge, Anträge.