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 present someone to another for the first time
Darf ich Ihnen meinen Kollegen vorstellen?—May I introduce my colleague to you?
2.to imagine something(thought/mental)
a.to form a mental picture of something
Kannst du dir vorstellen, wie das ist?—Can you imagine what that's like?
3.to present something, e.g., a project(presentation/display)
a.to show or display something formally
Sie wird ihr neues Buch morgen vorstellen.—She will present her new book tomorrow.
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.
