vor|führen
Translation
to demonstrate, to present, to perform, to show
Examples
Er wird uns das neue Produkt vorführen.
He will demonstrate the new product to us.
Die Kinder führen ein Theaterstück vor.
The children are performing a play.
Man führte den Gefangenen dem Richter vor.
The prisoner was brought before the judge.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) vorführen to demonstrate (sth.) to (sb.) The salesperson demonstrates the car to the customer.
((sth.acc)) vorführen to perform (sth.) The students are performing a play.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zeigen, präsentieren, demonstrieren
Etymology
'vor-' (in front of, before) + 'führen' (to lead). Literally 'to lead in front of', which means to show or demonstrate.
Memory Tips
Imagine leading (führen) something out in front (vor) of an audience to demonstrate it.