noun
representation, depiction
B1
Meaning: 'Darstellung' — representation or depiction, used for visual, literary or abstract presentations. Feminine noun: die Darstellung. Plural: Darstellungen. Declines regularly (Nom. die Darstellung, Gen. der Darstellung, Pl. die Darstellungen). Common in art, media, reports and mathematics. Used in formal and technical contexts.
Examples
Die Darstellung des Themas war sehr klar und verständlich.
The presentation of the topic was very clear and easy to understand.
In der Ausstellung gab es eine beeindruckende Darstellung historischer Ereignisse.
At the exhibition there was an impressive depiction of historical events.
Die Kritik lobte die Darstellung des Autors, weil sie klar und verständlich war.
The review praised the author's presentation because it was clear and understandable.
Details
Mnemonics
visualize an exhibition label: 'Die Darstellung' under a painting — a label for the depiction
Most German nouns ending in -ung are feminine; imagine a '-ung' tag with 'die' on it
Notes
A feminine noun formed with the suffix -ung. Often used for presentations, depictions, accounts and descriptions.