vorgeschrieben
mandatory · prescribe
Es bedeutet, dass etwas nach einer festen Regel oder Anweisung gemacht werden muss und nicht freiwillig ist.
The German word "vorgeschrieben" is an adjective (or past participle) meaning "prescribed" or "stipulated". It comes from the verb "vorschreiben", which is made up of "vor" (before) and "schreiben" (to write). So literally, it means "written beforehand" or "laid down in advance."
Similar words include:
- festgelegt (determined, fixed)
- vorgegeben (specified, predetermined)
- verordnet (ordered, mandated)
Difference:
- vorgeschrieben specifically emphasizes something prescribed by a rule, law, or authority.
- festgelegt means fixed but may be less authoritative.
- vorgegeben implies something given or specified as a guideline.
- verordnet focuses more on official or medical orders.
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Examples
Das Tragen eines Helms ist hierbei vorgeschrieben.adjective
Wearing a helmet is mandatory here.
Die vorgeschriebenen Pausen müssen unbedingt eingehalten werden.adjective
The prescribed breaks must absolutely be observed.
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