propose

prəˈpəʊz
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Translation of propose into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

suggestion

suggest a plan or idea for consideration
  • She proposed a new schedule for the project.Sie schlug einen neuen Zeitplan für das Projekt vor.
2.

science

state a theory as possibly true
  • The scientist proposed a new theory on climate change.Der Wissenschaftler stellte eine neue Theorie zum Klimawandel auf.
3.

intention

Dated
intend to do something
Dated
  • I propose to finish my homework tonight.Ich beabsichtige, heute Abend meine Hausaufgaben zu beenden.
4.

marriage

ask someone to marry you
  • He proposed to her during dinner.Er machte ihr während des Abendessens einen Heiratsantrag.
5.

nomination

nominate someone for a position
  • They proposed her as the new team leader.Sie schlugen sie als neue Teamleiterin vor.
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Expressions with propose: examples in English and translations in German

einen Toast ausbringen
He proposed a toast to the newlyweds at the reception.
Heiratsantrag machen
um die Hand anhalten
He decided to propose marriage during their vacation in Paris..

Synonyms and analogies of propose in English

Examples of propose in a sentence

  • They proposed holding the meeting on Friday.
  • She proposed a groundbreaking hypothesis in her latest paper.
  • The researcher proposed an alternative explanation for the phenomenon.
  • We propose to expand the library next year.
  • She proposes to speak with the manager tomorrow.
  • She was thrilled when he proposed at the beach.

Translations of "propose" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
vorschlagenv.

Communities may backlash against developers who propose projects within historic areas.

Gemeinden könnten sich gegen Bauträger wehren, die Projekte in historischen Gebieten vorschlagen.

schlagenv.

Politicians talk about the silver tsunami but rarely propose concrete long-term solutions.

Politiker reden über den Silbertsunami, schlagen aber selten konkrete langfristige Lösungen vor.

bietenv.

We propose textiles for the hospitality, hospital and airline sectors.

Wir bieten Textil für das Gastgewerbe, Krankenhäuser und die Luftfahrt.

anbietenv.

I cannot propose a cut-and-dried plan, but three observations stand out.

Ich kann keinen fertigen Plan anbieten, doch drei Beobachtungen sind eindeutig.

empfehlenv.

However as a suggestion we can propose that they use more warplanes.

Wir können lediglich empfehlen, dass sie mehr Flugzeuge einsetzen sollen.

unterbreitenv.

He decided to stick his neck out and propose the new idea to management.

Er beschloss, mutig voranzugehen und dem Management den neuen Vorschlag zu unterbreiten.

stellenv.

We propose a simple model to explain this tail.

Wir stellen ein einfaches Modell vor, um diesen Ausläufer zu erklären.

vorlegenv.

They have to give a presentation and propose a development plan to the doctors.

Sie müssen eine Präsentation machen und den Ärzten einen Entwicklungsplan vorlegen.

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Other translations for propose:

  • vorbringenv.
  • vorhabenv.
  • aufstellenv.

propose: Examples and translations in context

Her street-level understanding of the problem helped her propose realistic solutions.

Ihr praxisnahes Verständnis des Problems half ihr, realistische Lösungen vorzuschlagen.

Instead of complaining, we should adopt a proactive attitude and propose concrete solutions.

Anstatt zu jammern, sollten wir eine proaktive Haltung einnehmen und konkrete Lösungen vorschlagen.

Teachers should keep an open mind when students propose unconventional project ideas.

Lehrer sollten offen bleiben, wenn Schüler unkonventionelle Projektideen vorschlagen.

Activists think the unthinkable when they propose dismantling long-established institutions.

Aktivisten denken das Undenkbare, wenn sie vorschlagen, alteingesessene Institutionen abzuschaffen.

She's always trying to break the template and propose unconventional solutions at work.

Sie versucht immer, aus der Reihe zu tanzen und unkonventionelle Lösungen vorzuschlagen.

I propose we find a way to help them with their problems.

Ich schlage vor, wir helfen ihnen bei ihren Problemen.

I propose that we protect the living instead of the dead.

Ich schlage vor, wir schützen die Lebenden, anstelle der Toten.

What I propose, however, is whether this makes any sense.

Was ich vorschlage, ist jedoch, ob dies Sinn macht.

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propose a toastpropose marriage
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