verb

vortragen

recite · perform · present

Etwas laut und deutlich sagen oder zeigen, oft vor anderen Menschen.

The German word "vortragen" is a verb that means "to present" or "to perform". It is composed of the parts "vor" (meaning "before" or "in front of") and "tragen" (meaning "to carry" or "to bear"). "Vortragen" typically refers to the act of delivering a speech, presenting information, or performing a piece of music or art in front of an audience.

Words with similar meanings include:

"präsentieren" (to present)
"darstellen" (to portray or to present)
"aufführen" (to perform)

Differences between the words:

Präsentieren: Primarily used in contexts where one shows or displays something, like presenting a project or a report.
Darstellen: Often implies depicting or representing something in a certain way, commonly used in scientific and artistic contexts.
Aufführen: Usually refers to performing something on stage, like a play or a musical piece.

In summary, "vortragen" is more general and can be used for any type of public presentation, while the other terms have more specific contexts.