Nomen

die Darstellung

representation, portrayal, presentation, performance

Die grafische Darstellung ist sehr klar.

The graphical representation is very clear.

Seine Darstellung der Fakten war falsch.

His portrayal of the facts was wrong.

Die Darstellung des Schauspielers war brillant.

The actor's performance was brilliant.

the representation/portrayal ((of sth.)) the representation of the situation

Synonyms: Repräsentation, Präsentation, Wiedergabe, Aufführung

From the verb 'darstellen' (to represent). Composed of 'dar-' (forth) + 'stellen' (to place), literally 'to place forth'.

Think of 'stellen' (to put/place). 'Darstellung' is the act of 'putting something forth' for others to see, be it a graph, facts, or a character.

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