Suggestions and Advice: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Suggestions and Advice". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR B1 level and relevant for "giving advice and recommendations".
"Suggestions and Advice" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorschlagen | /FOR-shlah-gen/ | to suggest | Ich schlage vor, dass wir früher gehen.I suggest that we leave earlier. |
| der Vorschlag | /dair FOR-shlahg/ | suggestion | Das ist ein guter Vorschlag.That is a good suggestion. |
| empfehlen | /emp-FAY-len/ | to recommend | Ich empfehle dir dieses Restaurant.I recommend this book. |
| der Rat | /dair RAHT/ | advice | Kannst du mir einen Rat geben?My advice: drink more water. |
| an deiner Stelle | /ahn DYE-ner SHTEL-leh/ | in your place | An deiner Stelle würde ich warten.What do you advise me to do? |
| sollten | /ZOLL-ten/ | should | Du solltest mehr schlafen.We could try it. |
| raten | /RAH-ten/ | to advise | Ich rate dir, geduldig zu sein.It would be better if you stayed. |
| die Empfehlung | /dee emp-FAY-loong/ | recommendation | Vielen Dank für die Empfehlung.You should see a doctor. |
| besser wäre es | /BES-ser VEH-reh ehs/ | it would be better | Besser wäre es, jetzt zu beginnen.Why don't we go to the cinema? |
| überlegen | /uu-ber-LAY-gen/ | to consider | Ich muss es mir überlegen.Let's learn together. |
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Which German words relate to "Suggestions and Advice"?
Most useful: vorschlagen, der Vorschlag, empfehlen and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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