repräsentieren
represent
Es bedeutet, an Stelle von etwas oder jemandem zu stehen und nach außen zu zeigen, wofür diese Person oder Sache steht.
The German word "repräsentieren" is a verb that means "to represent". It is borrowed from Latin and French, and is built around the root "präsentieren," from "präsent" (present) — meaning "to present on behalf of" or "stand for" someone or something.
Similar words:
- darstellen (to depict, portray)
- vertreten (to represent, act on behalf)
- widerspiegeln (to reflect)
Differences:
- repräsentieren implies formal or official representation, often in institutions, politics, or art.
- darstellen focuses more on depiction or performance.
- vertreten carries the sense of standing in for someone, usually acting on their behalf.
- widerspiegeln means to reflect or mirror something rather than formally represent it.
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Examples
Sie repräsentieren unsere Firma auf der Messe.verb
They represent our company at the fair.
Die Abgeordnete repräsentiert das Wahlvolk.verb
The representative represents the electorate.
Viele Symbole repräsentieren verschiedene Ideen.verb
Many symbols represent different ideas.
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