Vorstellungsbild

mental image

noun for-SHTE-lungs-bilt Rare

Also means

visualised idea

Usage Note

Vorstellungsbild is the internal mental picture or image one holds about something. It is used in psychology and art education: ein klares Vorstellungsbild von etwas haben = to have a clear mental image of something.

Examples

"Das Vorstellungsbild des idealen Zuhörers half ihr beim Schreiben."

Natural Translation

The mental image of the ideal listener helped her while writing.

Literal Translation

The mental-image of-the ideal listener helped her while-writing.

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