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A pattern, sample document, or model that serves as a basis or example for creating something similar.
Bitte verwenden Sie für den Brief die offizielle Vorlage der Firma.
Please use the company's official template for the letter.
'Vorlage' is derived from the separable verb 'vorlegen' (to present / to put forward), which literally means 'etwas vor jemanden legen' (to lay something in front of someone). This basic idea appears in all meanings: you present a pattern (m01), lay off a ball/pass (m02), or submit a draft bill (m03).
Der Architekt legte dem Kunden die neuen Pläne vor.
The architect presented the new plans to the customer.
In the meaning 'Muster' (template/sample), 'Vorlage' is often combined with verbs such as 'benutzen' (to use), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'dienen als' (to serve as).
Du kannst dieses Dokument als Vorlage für deinen eigenen Lebenslauf benutzen.
You can use this document as a template for your own résumé.
In a sports context, especially in football/soccer, 'die Vorlage' (the assist) is the pass that leads directly to a goal. People speak of 'eine Vorlage geben' (to give an assist) or 'eine Vorlage liefern' (to provide an assist).
Der Stürmer bedankte sich beim Mitspieler für die geniale Vorlage.
The striker thanked his teammate for the brilliant assist.
In politics and law, 'eine Vorlage' (a draft/proposal) is an official draft, usually a 'Gesetzesvorlage' (draft bill). Typical verbs are 'einbringen' (to introduce), 'beraten' (to deliberate on), or 'beschließen' (to pass/adopt).
Das Parlament wird nächste Woche über die neue Vorlage abstimmen.
Parliament will vote on the new proposal next week.
The idiom 'jemandem eine Vorlage liefern' (to hand someone an opening) means that you unintentionally provide an argument for another person. This is often intensified with 'Steilvorlage' (a perfect opening / gift).
Mit seiner unklugen Bemerkung lieferte der Politiker der Opposition eine Steilvorlage.
With his unwise remark, the politician handed the opposition a perfect opening.
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'das Beispiel' and 'die Vorlage' can both show what something can look like or how something can be done. You use 'das Beispiel' to make a rule, an idea, or a statement easier to understand. It can also be a model to follow. 'die Vorlage', on the other hand, is usually a template that you use directly as a basis, for example for a letter, a form, or a design. The words can be confused because a Vorlage can also serve as an example. The difference is: An Beispiel helps with understanding; a Vorlage helps with copying or creating something.
Für die Bewerbung nutzt Lisa eine Vorlage aus dem Internet.
Lisa uses a template from the internet for the application.
Zum Beispiel kann man am Wochenende eine kurze Reise in die Berge machen.
For example, you can take a short trip to the mountains on the weekend.