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 show or depict something in a particular form(art, literature, general)
a.to visually or narratively present something
Die Grafik stellt das Wachstum der Bevölkerung dar.—The graphic depicts the growth of the population.
2.to play or portray a role or character(acting, theater, roles)
a.to take on a role in theater or film
Er stellt in dem Film einen Polizisten dar.—He plays a policeman in the film.
3.to mean or stand for something(meaning, represent)
a.to symbolize or be the equivalent of
Das rote Kreuz stellt Hilfe und Schutz dar.—The red cross represents help and protection.
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 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.
