English–German

“perform” in German

German

Alsoauftreten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌfyːʁən/

Example

Die Gruppe führt das neue Stück auf.

The group is performing the new play.

Illustration for aufführen (perform)

How to say “perform” in German

“Perform” in German is aufführen.

Publicly presenting something and publicly displaying conduct share the idea of putting it on view for others.

Full entry for aufführen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with aufführen

Bitte führen Sie alle Teilnehmer auf.

Please list all the participants.

Tips for using aufführen

  • With the reflexive pronoun, sich aufführen usually means to behave, often with a negative suggestion, rather than to perform.

Other German words for “perform”

Die Band tritt heute Abend im Club auf.

The band is performing at the club tonight.

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