German Conversation · Level 146
29 words
German word
profilieren
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁofiˈliːʁən/
Meaning
- verbstand out
Example
Bei der Präsentation profiliert er sich.
During the presentation, he stands out.
More examples
Im Teammeeting versuchte er, sich durch seine Idee zu profilieren.
At the team meeting, he tried to stand out through his idea.
Core concept
A figure steps out from a crowd by displaying a recognizable strength or style.
Common phrases
sich profilieren durch Leistung
stand out through performance
sich profilieren als Fachmann
stand out as an expert
sich mit einem Projekt profilieren
stand out with a project
Similar words
auffallen: Naturally attract attention by being noticeable among others.
sich abheben: Stand apart through a clearly distinctive feature or quality.
sich auszeichnen: Gain praise and attention through outstanding results or qualities.
glänzen: Make a strong impression through ability or appearance.
Definition in German
Durch gezielte Darstellung oder besondere Leistungen Aufmerksamkeit erregen
Word origin
German profilieren was borrowed from French profiler, related to Profil ('profile'), and its reflexive use developed the figurative sense of making distinctive qualities visible.
Usage tips
- The common personal-use pattern is sich mit etwas or sich als jemand profilieren, which specifies the skill or role that creates the distinction.
Other meanings
- self-promoteverb
- make a name for oneselfverb
- make an impressionverb
Opposites
- sich zurücknehmenhold backverb
Related words
- Profilprofilenoun
- Profilierungprofilingnoun
- profiliertprominentadjective