die Vorgabe

Plural: die Vorgaben

the guideline, the prompt, the specification: (There are multiple translations, depending on context. The core idea is that someone sets a few parameters in advance that must be fulfilled then. It's not a law or a rule, though. )

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "vorgabe" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"vorgabe" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Vorgabe' have?

Vorgabe has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the guideline, the prompt, the specification.

What is the gender of 'Vorgabe'?

die

What is the plural of 'Vorgabe'?

die Vorgaben

What is 'Vorgabe' related to?

The word 'Vorgabe' is related to Gabe, vor and vorgeben.

Where can I learn more about 'Vorgabe'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.