German word

Darstellung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdaːɐ̯ʃtɛlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrepresentation

Example

In der Darstellung des Problems fehlen Details.

The representation of the problem lacks details.

Illustration for Darstellung (representation)

More examples

Kannst du mir eine kurze Darstellung deines Tages geben?

Can you give me a short description of your day?

Core concept

A situation, idea, or scene is set out so that another person can grasp it.

Common phrases

  • kurze Darstellung

    short description

  • eine Darstellung geben

    give a description

Similar words

Erklärung: A clear explanation of a cause, meaning, or process using words.
Bericht: A written account of events or findings arranged to inform readers.
Schilderung: A detailed portrayal of a scene or experience, including its finer details.
Beschreibung: A verbal account of features, qualities, or conditions.

Definition in German

Die Wiedergabe oder Präsentation eines Sachverhalts, meist so gestaltet, dass andere ihn nachvollziehen können.

Word origin

The noun Darstellung adds the suffix -ung to darstellen, a compound historically meaning 'to place there' or 'to present'.

Usage tips

  • Darstellung is more formal and broader than Erklärung, while Abbildung usually refers specifically to a visual image.

Other meanings

  • depictionnoun
  • explanationnoun
  • displaynoun

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