Darstellen
Example: Das Bild stellt eine friedliche Landschaft dar.
Definition
"Darstellen" means to depict, represent, or portray something visually or symbolically, such as an image showing a peaceful landscape. It involves presenting an idea, scene, or object clearly through art, description, or performance.
Etymology
The German word "darstellen" comes from the combination of 'dar-' meaning 'there' or 'to,' and 'stellen' meaning 'to place.' Together, they convey the idea of placing or presenting something before others. Did you know? "Darstellen" literally means 'to place there,' reflecting its use in showing or depicting something.
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"Darstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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