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German word
Präsentation
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛzɛntaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounpresentation
Example
Die Präsentationen waren sehr informativ.
The presentations were very informative.
More examples
Vor der Präsentation habe ich meine Rede geübt.
Before the presentation, I rehearsed my speech.
Core concept
A prepared structure that puts key points, results, or objects before an audience, often with slides or other visual support.
Common phrases
eine Präsentation üben
rehearse a presentation
die Präsentation vor Publikum halten
deliver the presentation before an audience
bei der Präsentation Feedback bekommen
receive feedback during the presentation
Similar words
Vortrag: A prepared talk delivered orally to an audience.
Referat: A short researched report on an assigned topic, usually presented in class.
Rede: A public speech expressing feelings or opinions at a ceremony or other event.
Definition in German
Eine strukturierte Darstellung von Themen oder Ergebnissen vor Publikum, häufig visuell unterstützt.
Word origin
German Präsentation is a learned borrowing from Latin praesentatio, formed from praesentare, with French présentation helping shape its modern form.
Usage tips
- Präsentation is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Präsentationen.
Other meanings
- displaynoun
Opposites
- Verheimlichungconcealmentnoun
Related words
- Präsentationsfähigkeitpresentation abilitynoun
- präsentierengive a presentationverb