VERB

darstellen/ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/to depict; to portray; to represent

darstellen is a German verb that means to depict, to portray, or to represent. It is pronounced /ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte dar" and the past participle is "dargestellt".

Definitions

1.to depict or present something in words, images, or actions(to show visually or describe)

a.to visually show or illustrate something

Die Grafik stellt die Entwicklung der Bevölkerung dar.The graphic depicts the development of the population.

b.to describe or explain something

Er stellt die Theorie in seinem Vortrag ausführlich dar.He explains the theory in detail in his lecture.

2.to perform or play a role in theater, film, etc.(to play a role)

a.to act as a character

Sie stellt in dem Stück die Hauptfigur dar.She plays the main character in the play.

Conjugation

Infinitivedarstellen
Present (ich)stelle dar
Present (du)stellst dar
Present (er/sie/es)stellt dar
Preterite (ich)stellte dar
Participle IIdargestellt
Konjunktiv II (ich)stellte dar
Imperative (singular)stell dar
Imperative (plural)stellt dar
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "darstellen" mean in English?
"darstellen" means to depict, to portray, or to represent. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "darstellen"?
"darstellen" is pronounced /ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "darstellen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "darstellen" is "dargestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "darstellen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "darstellen" becomes "stellte dar" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "darstellen"?
"darstellen" is a verb in German.

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