Vorschlag

Vorschlag is a German noun meaning a suggestion or proposal offered for consideration. It refers to an idea, plan, or course of action that someone presents to others for discussion, assessment, or decision in contexts such as business, administration, politics, and everyday life. Common expressions include einen Vorschlag machen (to make a proposal), einen Vorschlag unterbreiten (to present a proposal), and Vorschläge sammeln (to gather suggestions).

Etymology: Vorschlag derives from the verb vorschlagen, formed from vor- (forward) and schlagen (to strike). The noun has been part of standard German since the Middle High German period, evolving from the notion of presenting something forward for consideration.

Usage and nuance: In formal settings, a motion submitted for a vote is often termed einen Antrag rather than einen Vorschlag, though proposals of various seriousness or scope can be called Vorschläge. In organizations and committees, a Vorschlag may undergo review, revision, and approval before implementation. In everyday language, it also covers informal recommendations or ideas for improvement.

Variants and related terms: Vorschlagsrecht refers to the right to propose ideas or amendments; Vorschlagswesen denotes the system or process by which proposals are generated and handled; Vorschlagsliste can be a list of proposed options. In technology or user interfaces, Vorschläge can appear as autocomplete or recommended options.

See also: Antrag, Empfehlung, Idee, Suggestion.