vor|tragen
Translation
to present, to recite, to perform, to carry forward
Examples
Sie wird ein Gedicht vortragen.
She will recite a poem.
Der Student trägt sein Referat vor.
The student is presenting his report.
Der Verlust wurde auf das nächste Jahr vorgetragen.
The loss was carried forward to the next year.
Grammar Patterns
to present/recite ((sth.)) ((to sb.)) The student presents his report to the professor.
to present/recite ((sth.)) She will recite a poem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: präsentieren (to present), rezitieren (to recite); Antonym: verschweigen (to conceal)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (in front of) + 'tragen' (to carry). It literally means 'to carry in front of', like presenting something to an audience.
Memory Tips
Picture 'carrying' (tragen) your speech or performance 'in front of' (vor) a crowd.