noun
presentation, introduction
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Vorstellung: feminine noun meaning a presentation or an introduction, e.g., a talk or initial meeting. Plural: Vorstellungen. Also used for performances or ideas. Caution: related to the reflexive verb 'sich vorstellen' (to introduce oneself or imagine), which is a different grammatical form.
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Ich habe eine Vorstellung.
I have an idea.
Die Vorstellung des neuen Plans überzeugte das Team.
The introduction of the new plan convinced the team.
Bei der Vorstellung des neuen Programms sagte der Projektleiter, dass viele Fragen offen blieben.
At the presentation of the new program the project manager said that many questions remained unanswered.
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Picture someone standing in front of a room giving a presentation titled 'Vorstellung'.
Sounds like 'for-stell-oong' — think of 'fore-telling' or presenting in front of people.
die — imagine a female presenter introducing herself to remember the feminine article.
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Vorstellung can mean a formal presentation, an introduction of a person or idea, or the mental concept of something (imagination). Context determines the appropriate English equivalent.