submitted / presented
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submitted / presented
Describes a state in which a document, plan, or piece of evidence has been presented to a person or group for review, decision, or information.
Der vom Architekten vorgelegte Entwurf wurde vom Stadtrat genehmigt.
The design submitted by the architect was approved by the city council.
The word 'vorgelegt' is the past participle of the separable verb 'vorlegen' (to submit/present). It is used like an adjective to describe a noun that has been presented or submitted.
Alle vorgelegten Dokumente müssen im Original sein.
All submitted documents must be originals.
The underlying verb 'vorlegen' consists of 'vor' and 'legen'. It literally means to place something in front of someone so that this person can see or review it.
Der Anwalt legt dem Gericht neue Beweise vor.
The lawyer presents new evidence to the court.
This word is often used with official or formal documents. Typical nouns are: a plan, a draft/design, an offer, a report, or evidence.
Der vorgelegte Bericht enthielt einige Fehler.
The submitted report contained a few errors.
'Vorgelegt' belongs to formal language and is mainly used in professional, administrative, or legal contexts.
Die vorgelegte Rechnung muss innerhalb von 14 Tagen bezahlt werden.
The submitted invoice must be paid within 14 days.
submitted
A document that is vorgelegt was presented to someone for review, a decision, or information. Eingereicht more specifically means that it was officially submitted to the responsible office or authority. Vorlegt is sufficient when something is presented; eingereicht is appropriate for a formal submission in a procedure.
Der Bericht wurde dem Vorstand in der Sitzung zur Prüfung vorgelegt.
The report was presented to the board for review at the meeting.
Der Bericht wurde fristgerecht bei der zuständigen Behörde eingereicht.
The report was submitted to the responsible authority by the deadline.
