vorlegen
submit · present
Etwas einer Person zeigen oder geben, damit diese es prüfen oder entscheiden kann.
The German word "vorlegen" is a verb composed of "vor" (meaning "in front" or "forward") and "legen" (meaning "to lay" or "to put"). It means "to submit," "to present," or "to lay something forward" (e.g., documents, proposals, or evidence).
Similar words:
- einreichen (to submit, especially documents)
- präsentieren (to present)
- vorzeigen (to show, particularly identification)
Differences:
- Vorlegen emphasizes physically placing or formally submitting something for consideration.
- Einreichen is more formal and commonly used in bureaucratic or legal contexts.
- Präsentieren often implies presenting something in a public or demonstrative manner.
- Vorzeigen is specifically about showing something, often for verification.
In short, "vorlegen" focuses on the act of formally providing or submitting items or information.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Dokumente rechtzeitig vorlegen.verb
We have to submit the documents on time.
Er wird seinem Chef den Bericht vorlegen.verb
He will submit the report to his boss.
Sie legt dem Chef die Ergebnisse vor.verb
She presents the results to the boss.
Sie muss ihre Ideen dem Team vorlegen.verb
She must present her ideas to the team.
Du musst die Unterlagen rechtzeitig vorlegen.verb
You must submit the documents on time.
Er wird ihnen den Bericht vorlegen.verb
He will present the report to them.
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