Darstellen
Example: Das Gemälde stellt eine friedliche Landschaft dar.
Definition
"Darstellen" means to depict, represent, or portray something, often through art, performance, or description. It involves showing or illustrating an idea, scene, or object clearly, as in the example phrase where a painting depicts a peaceful landscape.
Etymology
The German verb "darstellen" combines "dar-" (a prefix related to 'there' or 'present') and "stellen" (meaning 'to place' or 'to put'). Together, it literally means 'to place before' or 'to present,' which evolved into the meaning of representing or depicting something. Did you know? The prefix "dar-" appears in other German verbs indicating presentation or emphasis.
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"Darstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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