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German Phrase

Lasst uns hören, was alle vorschlagen.

/ˈlas(t) ʊns ˈhøːʁən vas ˈʔalə fɔʁˈʃlaːɡən/
Meaning"Let's hear what everyone suggests."
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Meaning

The sentence invites the group to listen to the suggestions that everyone has to offer. It’s a polite, inclusive way to ask for input during a discussion or meeting.

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When to use

Use this phrase in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, classroom discussions, or any situation where you want to hear ideas from all participants.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Lasstunshören,wasallevorschlagen.

1

Imperative with 'lassen' + 'uns'

In German, 'Lasst uns' is the plural imperative form of 'lassen' meaning 'let's', used to include the speaker and listeners.

2

Infinitive after 'lassen'

The verb following 'lassen' stays in the infinitive, here 'hören' (to hear).

3

Interrogative pronoun 'was'

'Was' introduces an indirect question meaning 'what' or 'which'.

4

Indefinite pronoun 'alle'

'Alle' means 'everyone' and is used here as the subject of the infinitive clause.

5

Infinitive 'vorschlagen'

'Vorschlagen' stays in infinitive after 'lassen', meaning 'to suggest'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Lasst uns hören, was alle vorschlagen.

Let's hear what everyone suggests.

Ich schlage vor, dass wir das Projekt in zwei Phasen aufteilen.

I suggest that we split the project into two phases.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Lass uns hören, was alle vorschlagen.

    Use the plural imperative 'Lasst uns' when addressing more than one person.

  • Lasst uns hören, was alle vorschlägt.

    After 'lassen' the verb stays in infinitive; do not conjugate 'vorschlagen'.

  • Lasst uns hören, welche alle vorschlagen.

    If you want to ask for specific suggestions, you can use 'welche' instead of 'was'.

↔Alternatives

  • Lass uns hören, was jeder vorschlägt.

    Let's hear what each person suggests.

  • Hören wir, was alle vorschlagen.

    Let's listen to what everyone proposes.

  • Sagen wir, was die Gruppe vorschlägt.

    Let's say what the group proposes.

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Cultural Tip

In German business and academic settings, direct yet courteous language is valued. Using 'Lasst uns' signals a collaborative approach and shows respect for every participant’s input. Avoid overly informal forms like 'Lass uns' when addressing a group of colleagues.