Also means
represent
Usage Note
darstellen is separable, so the dar- splits off: Das Bild stellt eine Schlacht dar. Beyond 'portray', it also means 'to constitute' (Das stellt ein Problem dar). The noun Darstellung covers a 'depiction', 'account', or 'performance'.
Examples
"Das Gemälde stellt einen Garten dar."
Natural Translation
The painting depicts a garden.
Literal Translation
The painting depicts a garden [prefix].
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