representation in German

representation in German is Repräsentation, Darstellung, Verkörperung — representation means the act of representing something, or something that stands in for something else.

representation in German

Repräsentation

noun

Darstellung

noun

That which represents something else.

Verkörperung

noun

That which represents something else.

What does "representation" mean?

noun The act of representing something, or something that stands in for something else.
"The map is a simplified representation of the coastline."
noun The presence and portrayal of a particular group of people in media, and how fairly or accurately they are shown.
"The show was praised for its representation of disabled characters."
noun The right or ability to have someone speak on one's behalf, especially in government or law.
"The colonies protested that they had no representation in Parliament."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

representation in a sentence

The map is a simplified representation of the coastline.
The painting is a realistic representation of a stormy sea.
The show was praised for its representation of disabled characters.
Children need to see fair representation of different families in books.

Similar words in German

agency illustration image likeness theatrical

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "representation" in German?

"representation" in German is Repräsentation, Darstellung, Verkörperung. representation means: The act of representing something, or something that stands in for something else.

How do you use "representation" in a sentence?

Example: "The map is a simplified representation of the coastline." In German, "representation" is Repräsentation, Darstellung, Verkörperung.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "representation": Repräsentation, Darstellung, Verkörperung.

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