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portray in German

portray in German is porträtieren, abmalen — portray means to represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.

portray in German

porträtieren
verb
To paint or draw the likeness of.
abmalen
verb
To paint or draw the likeness of.
porträtieren
verb
(figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.

What does "portray" mean?

  1. verb To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
    "The actor portrayed a struggling detective."
  2. verb To describe or depict in words.
    "The article portrays him as reckless."

portray in a sentence

  • The actor portrayed a struggling detective.
  • The mural portrays the town's founding.
  • The article portrays him as reckless.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "portray" in German?

"portray" in German is porträtieren, abmalen. portray means: To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.

How do you use "portray" in a sentence?

Example: "The actor portrayed a struggling detective." In German, "portray" is porträtieren, abmalen.

Are there other ways to say "portray" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "portray": porträtieren, abmalen.

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