Vorführen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorführen" is used as verb with the meaning of "show", "present" or "demonstrate".

Essential properties of "vorführen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vorführen
  • Simple past: führte vor
  • Participle: vorgeführt

See full conjugation of vorführen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorführen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To show or present something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer wird den neuen Film vorführen.The teacher will show the new film.
  2. Sie möchten ihre neuen Fähigkeiten vorführen.They want to demonstrate their new skills.
  3. Er wird das Gerät auf der Messe vorführen.He will demonstrate the device at the fair.

2.) "To make someone look ridiculous or expose them"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wollte seinen Kollegen vor allen vorführen.He wanted to make a fool of his colleague in front of everyone.
  2. Sie hat ihn in der Diskussion vorgeführt.She exposed him in the discussion.
  3. Er wurde vor der ganzen Klasse vorgeführt.He was made a fool of in front of the whole class.

3.) "To bring someone before an authority or the public"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verdächtige wurde dem Richter vorgeführt.The suspect was brought before the judge.
  2. Die Zeugin wird morgen vorgeführt.The witness will be presented tomorrow.
  3. Er wurde der Öffentlichkeit vorgeführt.He was presented to the public.
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