die Vorstellung
Translation
idea, conception, performance, introduction
Examples
Ich habe keine genaue Vorstellung davon.
I have no clear idea of it.
Die Vorstellung beginnt um 20 Uhr.
The performance starts at 8 p.m.
Grammar Patterns
to have a Vorstellung of sth. to have an idea of sth. I have a vague Vorstellung of the plan.
to go to a Vorstellung to go to a performance We are going to a Vorstellung tonight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Idee, Aufführung, Einführung; Antonyms: Realität (reality)
Etymology
From 'vor' (before, in front) + 'stellen' (to place) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'a placing before', which can be an idea in the mind, a show for an audience, or an introduction.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'place' ('stellen') a performance 'in front of' ('vor') an audience. That's a 'Vorstellung'.