VERB
vorführen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfyːʁən/to demonstrate; to present; to show
vorführen is a German verb that means to demonstrate, to present, or to show. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfyːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "führte vor" and the past participle is "vorgeführt".
Definitions
1.to show something to others, e.g. a product, film, or skill(presentation, demonstration)
a.to present something for demonstration
Der Verkäufer hat das neue Handy vorgeführt.—The salesperson demonstrated the new phone.
2.to perform a skill or piece before an audience(performance, display)
a.to present as a performance
Die Kinder haben ein Theaterstück vorgeführt.—The children performed a play.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorführen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | führe vor |
| Present (du) | führst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | führt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | führte vor |
| Participle II | vorgeführt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | führte vor |
| Imperative (singular) | führ vor |
| Imperative (plural) | führt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorführen" mean in English?
- "vorführen" means to demonstrate, to present, or to show. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorführen"?
- "vorführen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfyːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorführen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorführen" is "vorgeführt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorführen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorführen" becomes "führte vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorführen"?
- "vorführen" is a verb in German.
