VERB
vortragen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtʁaːɡn̩/to present; to recite; to perform
vortragen is a German verb that means to present, to recite, or to perform. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trug vor" and the past participle is "vorgetragen".
Definitions
1.to present something to an audience (e.g. a topic, results, or ideas)(give a presentation/performance)
a.to deliver or give a talk, report, or lecture
Sie muss morgen ihre Forschungsergebnisse vortragen.—She has to present her research results tomorrow.
b.to perform music or poetry in front of an audience
Der Schüler trug ein Gedicht vor.—The student recited a poem.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vortragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trage vor |
| Present (du) | trägst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trägt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | trug vor |
| Participle II | vorgetragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | trüge vor |
| Imperative (singular) | trage vor |
| Imperative (plural) | tragt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vortragen" mean in English?
- "vortragen" means to present, to recite, or to perform. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vortragen"?
- "vortragen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vortragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vortragen" is "vorgetragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vortragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vortragen" becomes "trug vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vortragen"?
- "vortragen" is a verb in German.
