Meaning 1neutral; formal or educational · 82%
To present information or a prepared text aloud to an audience.
Natural examples
Die Studentin trug ihre Ergebnisse im Seminar vor.
The student presented her findings in the seminar.
Er trug ein Gedicht bei der Feier vor.
He recited a poem at the celebration.
Die Anwältin trug ihre Argumente ruhig vor.
The lawyer presented her arguments calmly.
Usage note
Vortragen is separable and irregular: trägt vor, trug vor, hat vorgetragen. Common objects include a speech, poem, or findings.
Mini-lesson: vortragen
To present information or a prepared text aloud to an audience. Vortragen is separable and irregular: trägt vor, trug vor, hat vorgetragen. Common objects include a speech, poem, or findings.
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