dar|stellen
Translation
to represent, to portray, to constitute, to depict
Examples
Der Film stellt die Ereignisse dar.
The film depicts the events.
Das stellt ein großes Problem dar.
That constitutes a big problem.
Er stellt den König auf der Bühne dar.
He portrays the king on stage.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) darstellen to represent/depict (sth.acc) The painting depicts a historical scene.
((et4)) darstellen to constitute (sth.acc) This represents a great opportunity.
Similar Words
repräsentieren (to represent), zeigen (to show), bedeuten (to mean)
Etymology
Separable verb from 'dar-' (forth) and 'stellen' (to place). Literally 'to place forth'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'dar-' is a separable prefix and goes to the end of the clause. Think of 'placing' ('stellen') something out 'there' ('dar').