imagine
"vorstellen"
verb
Meaning: to introduce
Ich möchte dir meine Freundin vorstellen.
I would like to introduce you to my girlfriend.
Meaning: to imagine
Kannst du dir vorstellen, wie schön es wäre, dort zu leben?
Can you imagine how beautiful it would be to live there?
Meaning: to present
Der Professor wird seine Forschungsergebnisse vorstellen.
The professor will present his research findings.
Meaning: to picture
Ich kann mir gut vorstellen, wie das aussieht.
I can picture well what that looks like.
Meaning: to envision
Sie stellt sich eine bessere Zukunft vor.
She envisions a better future.
A1: Ich stelle mich vor.
A1: I introduce myself.
A1: Kannst du dich bitte vorstellen?
A1: Can you please introduce yourself?
A1: Er stellt seinen neuen Kollegen vor.
A1: He introduces his new colleague.
B1: Ich habe mich gestern vorgestellt.
B1: I introduced myself yesterday.
B1: Sie wird sich morgen bei der Firma vorstellen.
B1: She will introduce herself to the company tomorrow.
B2: Du hättest dich besser vorstellen sollen.
B2: You should have introduced yourself better.
C1: Nachdem er sich vorgestellt hatte, begann die Präsentation.
C1: After he had introduced himself, the presentation started.
C1: Wenn ich mich richtig vorstelle, bin ich seit fünf Jahren hier.
C1: If I introduce myself correctly, I have been here for five years.
C2: Sobald sie sich vorgestellt haben werden, können wir mit der Diskussion beginnen.
C2: Once they have introduced themselves, we can start the discussion.
The German verb "vorstellen" is a compound word made up of the prefix "vor-", which means "before" or "in front of", and the verb "stellen", which means "to place" or "to put". When combined, "vorstellen" can be translated as "to introduce" or "to present".
In German, "vorstellen" is commonly used to describe the act of introducing someone to another person or group. It can also refer to presenting oneself or an idea to others. This verb is often used in social and professional contexts, such as when meeting new people, attending job interviews, or giving presentations.
Additionally, "vorstellen" can also have a figurative meaning, expressing the concept of imagining or envisioning something. In this sense, it is used to convey the idea of mentally placing oneself in a different situation or visualizing something that is not physically present.