No. 1,922 in German
auftreten
"Auftreten" means "to appear, occur, or perform."
In a sentence
Das Problem trat unerwartet auf.
The problem occurred unexpectedly.
In this sentence, 'auftreten' is used to denote the occurrence of something, specifically an issue or problem.
Er tritt morgen als Sänger in der Show auf.
He performs as a singer in the show tomorrow.
Here, 'auftreten' implies the action of performing or appearing in a public event.
Sein Auftreten war sehr überzeugend.
His demeanor was very convincing.
In this instance, 'Auftreten' (noun form from 'auftreten') refers to someone's behavior or manner of presenting themselves.
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