German Word of the Day
vorstellen
vor-STEL-len • verb (separable; also reflexive) — 5th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to introduce (someone) or to present something; also to imagine or visualize
Examples
- Ich stelle dir meine Freundin vor.
(I'll introduce my friend to you.) - Kannst du dir das vorstellen?
(Can you imagine that?) - Ich möchte mich kurz vorstellen.
(I'd like to introduce myself briefly.)
Synonyms
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Vorstellen is very common. As a separable verb in the present tense the prefix 'vor' moves to the end (Ich stelle dich vor). Used reflexively (sich vorstellen) it often means 'to imagine' (Ich kann mir das nicht vorstellen) or 'to introduce oneself' (Ich stelle mich vor). The past participle is vorgestellt (haben vorgestellt).
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