dar|stellen
Translation
to represent, to depict, to portray, to constitute
Examples
Das Bild stellt eine Landschaft dar.
The picture depicts a landscape.
Er stellt den König im Theaterstück dar.
He portrays the king in the play.
Das stellt ein großes Problem dar.
That constitutes a big problem.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) darstellen to represent/depict sth. The painting depicts an idyllic scene.
((et4)) darstellen to constitute sth. This constitutes no problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repräsentieren, verkörpern, bedeuten
Etymology
From 'dar-' (there, forth) + 'stellen' (to place, set). Literally 'to place forth' or 'set out' for others to see.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'setting' (stellen) something out 'there' (dar) for everyone to see, like a painting or a character on stage.