German Conversation · Level 101
59 words
German word
vorführen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfyːʁən/
Meaning
- verbdemonstrate
Example
Der Verkäufer führte das Gerät im Laden vor.
The salesperson demonstrated the device in the store.
More examples
Auf der Party führte er seine Sprachkenntnisse vor.
At the party, he demonstrated his language skills.
Core concept
A person brings a device to the front and operates it while others watch, or brings a person before an audience or authority.
Common phrases
ein Produkt vorführen
demonstrate a product
seine Sprachkenntnisse vorführen
demonstrate his language skills
ein Kunststück vorführen
demonstrate a feat
Similar words
zeigen: To show an object or information so someone can see it.
demonstrieren: To show a process in action while explaining its steps or effect.
präsentieren: To present prepared content or an object in an organized way to an audience.
vorzeigen: To show a document or certificate for checking.
Definition in German
die Funktionsweise oder Handhabung eines Gegenstands durch praktische Vorführung vor anderen Personen darstellen
Word origin
Vorführen combines vor- meaning 'forward' or 'in front' with führen meaning 'lead' or 'bring', extending the idea of bringing something forward to showing it in action.
Usage tips
- Vorführen is separable: a main clause has führt ... vor, while the infinitive and past participle are vorführen and vorgeführt.
Other meanings
- showverb
- performverb
- bring beforeverb
Opposites
- verheimlichenconcealverb
Related words
- Vorführungdemonstrationnoun
- vorführbardemonstrableadjective