wiedergeben
reproduce · summarize
Etwas so sagen, zeigen oder machen, dass es noch einmal zu hören, zu sehen oder zu lesen ist.
The German word "wiedergeben" is a verb that means "to reproduce", "to render", or "to give back". It is composed of the prefix "wieder" (meaning "again" or "back") and "geben" (meaning "to give"). "Wiedergeben" is often used in contexts where someone retells, summarizes, or presents information or ideas.
Similar words in German include "wiederspiegeln" (to reflect), "darstellen" (to depict), and "erzählen" (to tell).
The difference is that "wiedergeben" typically emphasizes the act of giving back or reproducing information, while "darstellen" focuses on representation, and "erzählen" relates more to narration or storytelling.
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Examples
Er gibt das Geschehene akkurat wieder.verb
He reproduces the events accurately.
Könnten Sie bitte die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion kurz wiedergeben?verb
Could you please briefly summarize the most important points of the discussion?
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