VERB
vorstellen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/to introduce; to imagine; to present
vorstellen is a German verb that means to introduce, to imagine, or to present. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte vor" and the past participle is "vorgestellt".
Definitions
1.to introduce someone to another person(person/introduction)
a.to introduce someone (to somebody else)
Darf ich Ihnen meine Kollegin vorstellen?—May I introduce my colleague to you?
2.to imagine something; to picture something in one's mind (used reflexively: sich vorstellen)(mental action)
a.to imagine
Kannst du dir vorstellen, dort zu leben?—Can you imagine living there?
3.to present or show something (e.g., a plan, proposal)(presentation)
a.to present
Er möchte sein neues Projekt vorstellen.—He wants to present his new project.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorstellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle vor |
| Present (du) | stellst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte vor |
| Participle II | vorgestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte vor |
| Imperative (singular) | stell vor |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorstellen" mean in English?
- "vorstellen" means to introduce, to imagine, or to present. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorstellen"?
- "vorstellen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorstellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorstellen" is "vorgestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorstellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorstellen" becomes "stellte vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorstellen"?
- "vorstellen" is a verb in German.
