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depicted
Shown or represented in a visual presentation such as a photo, drawing, or graphic.
Die abgebildete Grafik zeigt die Umsatzentwicklung des letzten Jahres.
The depicted graphic shows the sales development from last year.
'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.
Die Künstlerin will die Realität nicht einfach nur abbilden.
The artist does not want simply to depict reality.
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.
Die abgebildete Person ist die Gewinnerin des Wettbewerbs.
The depicted person is the winner of the competition.
This word is found very often in textbooks, instructions, newspaper articles, or presentations to refer to a picture or graphic.
Bitte beschreiben Sie die auf der Folie abgebildete Situation.
Please describe the situation depicted on the slide.
presented / portrayed
'dargestellt' and 'abgebildet' can both mean that something is visible or being shown. However, 'abgebildet' mainly fits pictures, photos, drawings, or graphics. 'dargestellt' is broader: something can be shown in an image, but also explained and described in a text, diagram, or report. Learners may confuse the words when talking about images. As a simple guide: with a photo or drawing, 'abgebildet' is very natural; with an explanation or presentation, 'dargestellt' is often more precise.
Auf dem Foto ist sie vor dem alten Rathaus abgebildet.
In the photo, she is shown in front of the old town hall.
Im Bericht ist der Ablauf des Projekts klar dargestellt.
The report clearly presents the course of the project.