VERB
darstellen/ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/to depict; to represent; to portray
darstellen is a German verb that means to depict, to represent, or to portray. It is pronounced /ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte dar" and the past participle is "dargestellt".
Definitions
1.to show or depict something; to illustrate(explanation or description)
a.to represent something visually or in words
Das Bild stellt eine Szene am Meer dar.—The picture depicts a scene by the sea.
b.to explain or describe something clearly
Die Grafik stellt den Prozess Schritt für Schritt dar.—The graphic illustrates the process step by step.
2.to portray a role or character(acting, theater)
a.to act a role on stage or film
Er stellt Hamlet im Theaterstück dar.—He plays Hamlet in the play.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | darstellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle dar |
| Present (du) | stellst dar |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt dar |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte dar |
| Participle II | dargestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte dar |
| Imperative (singular) | stell dar |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt dar |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "darstellen" mean in English?
- "darstellen" means to depict, to represent, or to portray. 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.
