VERB
darstellen/ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/to portray; to depict; to represent
darstellen is a German verb that means to portray, to depict, or to represent. It is pronounced /ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte dar" and the past participle is "dargestellt".
Definitions
1.to portray or depict someone or something (in art, literature, theater, etc.)(art, drama, literature)
a.to act or present a character
In dem Theaterstück stellt er einen König dar.—In the play, he portrays a king.
b.to show or illustrate visually or in words
Das Gemälde stellt eine ländliche Szene dar.—The painting depicts a rural scene.
2.to represent or stand for something; to constitute(general, abstract)
a.to mean or amount to something; to be equivalent to
Diese Zahlen stellen einen klaren Trend dar.—These figures represent a clear trend.
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 portray, to depict, 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.
