German VERB B2 Rank 5114

vorschreiben

to prescribe / write out

vorschreiben – schrieb vor – hat vorgeschrieben

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vorschreiben, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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vorschreiben vs anordnen

to order / arrange

Both verbs refer to a binding requirement. „Anordnen“ usually concerns a specific action or command; „vorschreiben“ is more commonly used for establishing a general rule, law, or lasting requirement. „Anordnen“ often fits a single order, while „vorschreiben“ fits a rule.

Visual example for anordnen
vorschreiben

Die neue Regel schreibt vor, dass alle Fahrzeuge langsam fahren müssen.

The new rule requires all vehicles to drive slowly.

anordnen

Die Behörde ordnete an, dass die Straße sofort gesperrt wird.

The authorities ordered the road to be closed immediately.

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