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suggestion for improvement
A specific suggestion or idea for how something (e.g., a process, product, or working condition) can be made better.
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann Verbesserungsvorschläge einreichen, um die Abläufe zu optimieren.
Every employee can submit suggestions for improvement in order to optimize the workflows.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Verbesserung' (improvement) + 's' + 'Vorschlag' (suggestion). So it literally describes a suggestion that is meant to lead to an improvement. The 's' is a linking sound that connects the two nouns.
Sein Verbesserungsvorschlag wurde von der Geschäftsleitung angenommen.
His suggestion for improvement was accepted by management.
This noun is often used with certain verbs that describe a process. Typical combinations are: 'einen Verbesserungsvorschlag einreichen' (to submit a suggestion for improvement), 'machen' (to make), 'prüfen' (to review), 'umsetzen' (to implement), or 'ablehnen' (to reject).
Mitarbeiter werden ermutigt, Verbesserungsvorschläge zu machen.
Employees are encouraged to make suggestions for improvement.
The word belongs to formal language and is frequently used in professional or administrative contexts, for example in companies, government offices, or organizations.
Im Rahmen des Qualitätsmanagements wurde ein System für Verbesserungsvorschläge eingeführt.
As part of quality management, a system for suggestions for improvement was introduced.
idea
'die Idee' and 'der Verbesserungsvorschlag' can both be a thought used to solve or design something. However, 'Idee' is very general and can fit almost any topic. A 'Verbesserungsvorschlag' is more specific: it says how something can be made better, for example a process, a product, or a work situation. In conversations, 'Idee' sounds more open and free. 'Verbesserungsvorschlag' fits especially well at work, at school, or anywhere where concrete changes are suggested.
In der Teamsitzung macht Ali einen Verbesserungsvorschlag für den Kundenservice.
In the team meeting, Ali makes a suggestion for improving customer service.
Hast du eine Idee, wie wir am Wochenende Geld sparen können?
Do you have an idea for how we can save money this weekend?