VERB
vortragen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtʁaːɡn̩/to present; to perform; to state
vortragen is a German verb that means to present, to perform, or to state. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌtʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trug vor" and the past participle is "vorgetragen".
Definitions
1.to present something (e.g., a speech, report, results) publicly and formally(in public speaking or presentations)
a.to convey information in front of an audience
Er hat seine Ergebnisse ausführlich vorgetragen.—He presented his results in detail.
2.to perform something (e.g., music, poetry) in front of an audience(in performance, arts)
a.to recite or play for an audience
Die Sängerin hat das Lied wunderschön vorgetragen.—The singer performed the song beautifully.
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 perform, or to state. 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.
