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representation
The representation of people or interest groups, especially in a political or legal context.
Die Repräsentation der Bürger im Parlament ist ein Grundpfeiler der Demokratie.
The representation of citizens in parliament is a cornerstone of democracy.
representation
The depiction or illustration of something, for example in art, media, or data. It is about how something or someone is shown.
Der Film wurde für seine realistische Repräsentation des Lebens im Mittelalter gelobt.
The film was praised for its realistic representation of life in the Middle Ages.
status display
Appearance and self-presentation with the aim of showing status, prestige, and influence. This often refers to companies, states, or high-ranking people.
Für den Konzern sind die teuren Geschäftsräume und der Fuhrpark ein wichtiger Teil der Repräsentation.
For the corporation, the expensive offices and vehicle fleet are an important part of its status display.
mental representation
In philosophy and cognitive science, a mental image, an internal picture, or a symbol that stands for an object or a concept in the external world.
Die Forschung untersucht, wie das Gehirn visuelle Informationen in neuronale Repräsentationen umwandelt.
The research examines how the brain transforms visual information into neural representations.
'Repräsentation' (representation) belongs to the word family of the verb 'repräsentieren' (to represent, to depict). Nouns with the ending '-tion' are always feminine (die) and often describe a process or a result.
Der Botschafter repräsentiert sein Land im Ausland.
The ambassador represents his country abroad.
In a political context, 'Repräsentation' (representation) is often combined with words like 'politisch' (political), 'demokratisch' (democratic), or 'parlamentarisch' (parliamentary). It is usually about the representation of citizens or groups.
Eine faire Repräsentation aller Bevölkerungsgruppen ist das Ziel.
Fair representation of all population groups is the goal.
In discussions about media, film, or literature, 'Repräsentation' (representation) refers to how certain groups or topics are depicted. Common adjectives here are 'realistisch' (realistic), 'positiv' (positive), or 'verzerrt' (distorted).
Die Serie kritisiert die klischeehafte Repräsentation von Frauen in alten Filmen.
The series criticizes the clichéd representation of women in old films.
When it is about showing status, 'Repräsentation' (status display) is often connected with costs or objects. A typical phrase is 'dient der Repräsentation' (serves status display), used to express that something serves prestige.
Das große Firmengebäude dient vor allem der Repräsentation.
The large company building mainly serves as a status display.
The meaning of a 'mental image' is almost exclusively limited to technical language from psychology, philosophy, or neuroscience. In everyday language, the word is not used this way.
Die Studie analysiert die neuronalen Repräsentationen von Erinnerungen im Gehirn.
The study analyzes the neural representations of memories in the brain.
presentation / portrayal
Both words can describe how something is shown in art or the media. Darstellung usually emphasizes the concrete presentation, while Repräsentation can place greater emphasis on which group of people or what meaning is conveyed by what is shown. Use Darstellung for the form and Repräsentation for this conveying meaning.
Die Repräsentation verschiedener Familienformen war für die Zuschauer wichtig.
The representation of different family forms was important to the viewers.
Die realistische Darstellung der Familie macht den Film besonders glaubwürdig.
The realistic portrayal of the family makes the film particularly believable.
