die Vorstellung

Plural: die Vorstellungen
Based on: vorstellen
Goethe B1 Noun #217 Noun
  1. imagination
  2. show, performance
  3. the introduction , the presentation
1.

imagination

(Often used in plural in a sense of someone's "expectations".)
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Examples
  • Ich habe ganz andere Vorstellungen von Urlaub als du.
  • I have completely different ideas about vacations than you do.
2.

show, performance

(Sounds a bit official. For theater, dance and also for movies and classical concerts. NOT for rock concerts, though. Rule of thumb is that people sit on chairs during the Vorstellung".)
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  • Die Vorstellungen im alten Kino sind oft schon Wochen im Voraus ausverkauft.
  • The shows at the old cinema are often sold out weeks in advance.
3.

the introduction , the presentation

(For people introducing each other, and for presenting a new product to the world.)
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  • Die Vorstellung der neuen Smart-Unterwäsche hat die Erwartungen der Technik-Community übertroffen.
  • The presentation of the new smart-underpants has exceeded the tech community's expectations.

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The meaning of “vorstellen”

"vorstellen" means "to introduce" and "to imagine". Today, we'll learn how that makes sense and how to use it for both meanings.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Vorstellung' have?

Vorstellung has 3 distinct meanings: 1. imagination, 2. show, performance, 3. the introduction , the presentation.

What is the gender of 'Vorstellung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Vorstellung'?

die Vorstellungen

What is 'Vorstellung' related to?

The word 'Vorstellung' is related to vorstellen.

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The meaning of “vorstellen”
"vorstellen" means "to introduce" and "to imagine". Today, we'll learn how that makes sense and how to use it for both meanings.
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