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

Infinitivevorführen
Present (ich)führe vor
Present (du)führst vor
Present (er/sie/es)führt vor
Preterite (ich)führte vor
Participle IIvorgeführt
Konjunktiv II (ich)führte vor
Imperative (singular)führ vor
Imperative (plural)führt vor
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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