Die Vorstellung
Example: Die Vorstellung des neuen Films fand gestern Abend statt.
Definition
"Die Vorstellung" refers to the presentation or performance of an event, such as a film, play, or exhibition. It can also mean the concept or idea of something in general. For example, "Die Vorstellung des neuen Films fand gestern Abend statt" means the new film's premiere took place yesterday evening.
Etymology
The word "die Vorstellung" comes from the German verb "vorstellen," meaning to present or to introduce. It combines "vor" (before) and "stellen" (to place), literally meaning 'to place before.' Did you know that "Vorstellung" can mean both a performance and an idea, reflecting how something is 'placed before' the mind or an audience?
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"Die Vorstellung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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