presentation / portrayal
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presentation
The way in which something (e.g. information or a situation) is shown, described, or presented.
Die grafische Darstellung der Ergebnisse macht die Zusammenhänge sehr deutlich.
The graphic presentation of the results makes the connections very clear.
portrayal
The embodiment or interpretation of a role by an actor in a play or film.
Seine Darstellung des Königs war absolut überzeugend.
His portrayal of the king was absolutely convincing.
preparation / synthesis
In chemistry, the targeted production or synthesis of a chemical compound.
Im Labor gelang die Darstellung des neuen Wirkstoffs.
The synthesis of the new active ingredient was successful in the laboratory.
The noun 'Darstellung' (presentation / portrayal) comes from the verb 'darstellen' (to present / portray). This verb is separable and is made up of 'dar' and 'stellen'. The basic idea is to 'place' something so that others can see it—so, to present or show something.
Der Anwalt wird den Fall aus seiner Sicht darstellen.
The lawyer will present the case from his point of view.
The most common meanings can be distinguished well from context. If it is about information, data, or facts, it refers to presentation. If it is about theater, film, or art, it refers to the acting performance or portrayal.
Diese Darstellung der Firmengeschichte ist sehr vereinfacht.
This presentation of the company's history is very simplified.
In the meaning 'Präsentation' (presentation), 'Darstellung' (presentation) is often combined with adjectives such as 'grafisch' (graphic), 'übersichtlich' (clear/well-structured), 'schriftlich' (written), or 'vereinfacht' (simplified). A genitive often follows as well, explaining what is being shown.
Eine übersichtliche Darstellung hilft, die komplexen Daten zu verstehen.
A clear presentation helps to understand the complex data.
The meaning 'Herstellung einer chemischen Verbindung' (production of a chemical compound) is used exclusively in the technical language of chemistry. You will not hear this use in everyday life.
Die Darstellung von Ammoniak erfolgt über das Haber-Bosch-Verfahren.
The preparation of ammonia is carried out using the Haber-Bosch process.
version
Version and Darstellung can both refer to an account of an event. Version refers to an independent view or statement of what happened. Darstellung, by contrast, emphasizes how the information is described or presented.
Der Zeitungsbericht bietet eine sachliche Darstellung des Unfalls.
The newspaper report provides an objective Darstellung of the accident.
Die Zeugin erzählt der Polizei ihre Version des Unfalls.
The witness tells the police her version of the accident.
