vor|tragen
Translation
to present, to recite, to perform, to report
Examples
Er trägt ein Gedicht vor.
He recites a poem.
Sie wird die Ergebnisse vortragen.
She will present the results.
Der Sänger trägt ein Lied vor.
The singer performs a song.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to present/recite sth. The student recites a poem.
Similar Words
präsentieren (to present), rezitieren (to recite), aufführen (to perform)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (forth, in front) and 'tragen' (to carry). Literally 'to carry forth' something to an audience.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'carrying' ('tragen') your speech notes 'forth' ('vor') to the podium to present them.