represent

ˌriːprɪˈzɛnt
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Translation of represent into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

symbolism

symbolize or stand for something
  • The dove represents peace.Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden.
2.

representation

act as a delegate or agent for someone
vertreten repräsentieren
  • She was chosen to represent her company at the conference..Sie wurde ausgewählt, um ihr Unternehmen auf der Konferenz zu vertreten
3.

art

depict or portray in art, literature, or music
  • The film represents rural life very realistically..Der Film stellt das Landleben sehr realistisch dar
4.

acting

portray a character in a performance
  • He will represent Hamlet in the play.Er wird Hamlet im Stück verkörpern.
5.

participation

Rare
participate in an event for a group
Rare
vertreten repräsentieren
  • She will represent her country in the Olympics.Sie wird ihr Land bei den Olympischen Spielen vertreten.
6.

mathematics

TECH.
establish a mapping in mathematics
TECH.
darstellen abbilden repräsentieren
  • The function represents a mapping of the set.Die Funktion stellt eine Abbildung der Menge dar.
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Expressions with represent: examples in English and translations in German

das Fass zum Überlaufen bringen
His rude comment represented the last straw for her.
den Löwenanteil haben
den größten Anteil haben
The company represents the lion's share of the market.

Synonyms and analogies of represent in English

Examples of represent in a sentence

  • In art, red often represents passion.
  • He was elected to represent the local community.
  • They hired a lawyer to represent their interests in court.
  • The painting represents the artist's vision of peace.
  • The novel represents the struggles of the working class.
  • She will represent Juliet in the upcoming production.

Translations of "represent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
vertretenv.

At the county court, you can represent yourself in certain cases.

Beim Amtsgericht können Sie sich in bestimmten Fällen selbst vertreten.

repräsentierenv.

These rival philosophies represent contrasting views on the importance of tradition.

Diese ebenbürtigen Philosophien repräsentieren gegensätzliche Ansichten über die Bedeutung von Tradition.

darstellenv.

Journalists must represent the other side fairly when covering controversial issues.

Journalisten müssen die Gegenseite fair darstellen, wenn sie strittige Themen behandeln.

stehen fürv.

They represent your audience who have an affinity for your brand.

Diese stehen für die Zielgruppe mit einer Affinität zu Ihrer Marke.

bedeutenv.

Now we can still recognise what many of the signs represent.

Hier können wir gut feststellen, was viele dieser Zeichen bedeuten.

ausmachenv.

This type should represent one third of the proteins that one consumes.

Sie sollten ein Drittel der Proteine ausmachen, die der Mensch konsumiert.

verkörpernv.

The stripes represent functional quality together with the passion for detail.

Diese Streifen verkörpern funktionale Qualität verbunden mit der Liebe zum Detail.

entsprechenv.

The red lines represent the footprints of existing buildings in the project.

Die roten Linien entsprechen dem Grundriss der vorhandenen Gebäude des Projekts.

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Other translations for represent:

  • spielenv.
  • versinnbildlichenv.
  • behauptenv.
  • hinstellenv.

represent: Examples and translations in context

Lobbyists often represent clients with a vested interest in favorable legislation.

Lobbyisten vertreten oft Kunden mit eigennützigen Interessen an günstiger Gesetzgebung.

Several all-state musicians will represent the school in the upcoming competition.

Mehrere Musiker der Landesauswahl werden die Schule beim anstehenden Wettbewerb vertreten.

Diplomats represent their sovereign state in negotiations with foreign powers.

Diplomaten vertreten ihren souveränen Staat in Verhandlungen mit ausländischen Mächten.

Many voters believed the bribed candidates would not represent their interests honestly.

Viele Wähler glaubten, die bestochenen Kandidaten würden ihre Interessen nicht ehrlich vertreten.

Politicians claim they represent just folks, but they rarely visit our neighborhoods.

Politiker behaupten, Otto Normalverbraucher zu vertreten, besuchen aber selten unsere Viertel.

Our lawyer can't play for both teams; she must represent only us.

Unsere Anwältin darf nicht auf zwei Hochzeiten tanzen; sie muss nur uns vertreten.

Ambassadors represent their nations through the foreign service, building relationships worldwide.

Botschafter vertreten ihre Nationen durch den Auswärtigen Dienst und bauen weltweit Beziehungen auf.

He enjoys collecting items that represent different periods of decorative arts.

Er sammelt gerne Gegenstände, die verschiedene Epochen des Kunsthandwerks repräsentieren.

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