GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

vorgeben

specify; prescribe

Der Auftraggeber gibt die Maße vor, lässt uns bei der Materialwahl aber freie Hand.

The client specifies the dimensions, but gives us a free hand in choosing materials.

pretend; claim falsely

Er gab vor, krank zu sein, obwohl er nur das unangenehme Gespräch vermeiden wollte.

He pretended to be ill, although he only wanted to avoid the unpleasant conversation.

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