Vorstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to introduce", "to present" or "imagine".

Essential properties of "vorstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vorstellen
  • Simple past: stellte vor
  • Participle: vorgestellt

See full conjugation of vorstellen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To introduce"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte Ihnen meinen neuen Kollegen vorstellen.I would like to introduce my new colleague to you.
  2. Darf ich mich kurz vorstellen?May I introduce myself briefly?
  3. Der Moderator wird die Gäste vorstellen.The moderator will introduce the guests.

2.) "To imagine or visualize"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann mir nicht vorstellen, wie das funktionieren soll.I cannot imagine how that is supposed to work.
  2. Kannst du dir vorstellen, dort zu leben?Can you imagine living there?
  3. Sie stellte sich ihre Zukunft in der neuen Stadt vor.She imagined her future in the new city.

3.) "To place in front"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stellte den Stuhl vor den Tisch vor.He placed the chair in front of the table.
  2. Bitte stellen Sie die Blumen vor das Fenster vor.Please place the flowers in front of the window.
  3. Sie stellte sich vor die Kamera vor.She placed herself in front of the camera.
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