Vorstellen
Example: Ich kann mir das neue Auto gut vorstellen.
Definition
"Vorstellen" is a German verb meaning to imagine or conceive an idea or object mentally. It involves forming a clear mental picture or concept of something, as in the example phrase, 'Ich kann mir das neue Auto gut vorstellen,' which means 'I can easily imagine the new car.'
Etymology
The German verb "vorstellen" originates from the combination of 'vor,' meaning 'before,' and 'stellen,' meaning 'to place or set.' Originally, it referred to placing something in front or presenting it, but over time it developed the figurative meaning of imagining or picturing something in one's mind.
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"Vorstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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