The German verb "darstellen" means "to represent, to depict" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "darstellen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "darstellen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stelle dar |
| du | you (informal) | stellst dar |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stellt dar |
| wir | we | stellen dar |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stellt dar |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellen dar |
Er stellt den Plan dar.
He presents the plan.
How to Conjugate "darstellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stellte dar |
| du | you (informal) | stelltest dar |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stellte dar |
| wir | we | stellten dar |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stelltet dar |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellten dar |
Er stellte den Plan genau dar.
He depicted the plan exactly.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe dargestellt |
| du | you (informal) | hast dargestellt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat dargestellt |
| wir | we | haben dargestellt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt dargestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben dargestellt |
Er hat die Figur dargestellt.
He has portrayed the character.
How to Conjugate "darstellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte dargestellt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest dargestellt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte dargestellt |
| wir | we | hatten dargestellt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet dargestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten dargestellt |
Er hatte die Figur dargestellt.
He had portrayed the character.
How to Conjugate "darstellen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde darstellen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst darstellen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird darstellen |
| wir | we | werden darstellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet darstellen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden darstellen |
Er wird die Lage darstellen.
He will describe the situation.
How to Conjugate "darstellen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stelle dar |
| du | you (informal) | stellest dar |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stelle dar |
| wir | we | stellen dar |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stellet dar |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellen dar |
Er sagt, er stelle den Plan dar.
He says he is presenting the plan.
How to Conjugate "darstellen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stellte dar |
| du | you (informal) | stelltest dar |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stellte dar |
| wir | we | stellten dar |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stelltet dar |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellten dar |
Er stellte die Lage dar.
He would represent the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About "darstellen"
Is "darstellen" regular or irregular in German?
"Darstellen" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "darstellen" mean in English?
The German verb "darstellen" means "to represent, to depict" in English.
How do you conjugate "darstellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → stelle dar, du → stellst dar, er/sie/es → stellt dar, wir → stellen dar, ihr → stellt dar, sie/Sie → stellen dar.
How many tenses does "darstellen" have in German?
"Darstellen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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