abgebildet
depicted
Shown or represented in a visual presentation such as a photo, drawing, or graphic.
EXAMPLE
Die abgebildete Grafik zeigt die Umsatzentwicklung des letzten Jahres.
The depicted graphic shows the sales development from last year.
abgebildet
depicted / shown
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Word structure
'Abgebildet' (depicted) is the past participle of the separable verb 'abbilden' (to depict). It consists of the prefix 'ab-' and the verb 'bilden' (to form/create) and literally means to make an image of something.
EXAMPLE
Die Künstlerin will die Realität nicht einfach nur abbilden.
The artist does not want simply to depict reality.
Sentence structure and use
The word is usually used as an adjective before a noun or as part of the predicate with 'sein' (to be). It describes what can be seen in a picture, photo, or graphic.
EXAMPLE
Die abgebildete Person ist die Gewinnerin des Wettbewerbs.
The depicted person is the winner of the competition.
Typical context
This word is found very often in textbooks, instructions, newspaper articles, or presentations to refer to a picture or graphic.
EXAMPLE
Bitte beschreiben Sie die auf der Folie abgebildete Situation.
Please describe the situation depicted on the slide.
Compare with
abgebildet vs dargestellt
presented / portrayed
Dargestellt and abgebildet can both describe what is visible. Abgebildet specifically refers to a reproduction in a photo, drawing, or graphic. Dargestellt is broader and also fits a simplified, schematic, or interpretive presentation.
abgebildet
Auf dem Foto ist das alte Rathaus vollständig abgebildet.
The old town hall is shown in full in the photo.
dargestellt
Auf dem Plan ist das alte Rathaus stark vereinfacht dargestellt.
The old town hall is shown in a highly simplified form on the map.
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