Vortragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vortragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to present", "to deliver" or "to give a lecture".

Essential properties of "vortragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vortragen
  • Simple past: trug vor
  • Participle: vorgetragen

See full conjugation of vortragen

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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 "vortragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To present or deliver a formal talk"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Professor wird morgen seine Forschungsergebnisse vortragen.The professor will present his research findings tomorrow.
  2. Sie wurde gebeten, ihre Ideen in der nächsten Sitzung vorzutragen.She was asked to present her ideas at the next meeting.
  3. Der Schüler muss sein Gedicht vor der Klasse vortragen.The student has to recite his poem in front of the class.

2.) "To perform or recite a piece"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sängerin wird heute Abend mehrere Arien vortragen.The singer will perform several arias tonight.
  2. Er hat das Gedicht sehr ausdrucksvoll vorgetragen.He recited the poem very expressively.
  3. Die Pianistin wird ein Stück von Beethoven vortragen.The pianist will perform a piece by Beethoven.

3.) "To formally submit a complaint or request"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie möchte ihre Beschwerde dem Vorstand vortragen.She wants to present her complaint to the board.
  2. Der Mitarbeiter wird seinen Verbesserungsvorschlag in der nächsten Besprechung vortragen.The employee will put forward his suggestion for improvement at the next meeting.
  3. Bitte tragen Sie Ihr Anliegen schriftlich vor.Please submit your request in writing.
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