Vorstellen
Example: Ich kann mir vorstellen, im Ausland zu arbeiten.
Definition
"Vorstellen" is a German verb meaning to imagine or conceive of something in the mind. It often refers to picturing or considering possibilities, such as in the example phrase 'Ich kann mir vorstellen, im Ausland zu arbeiten,' which means 'I can imagine working abroad.'
Etymology
The German verb "vorstellen" comes from the prefix "vor-" meaning 'before' or 'in front,' combined with "stellen," meaning 'to place' or 'to put.' Originally, it implied placing something before one's mind or attention, which evolved into the meaning of imagining or presenting ideas internally.
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"Vorstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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