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miniature
A very small, often detailed replica or representation of something larger; a model in small format.
Im Museum gibt es eine beeindruckende Miniatur der gesamten Stadt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
In the museum, there is an impressive miniature of the entire city from the 18th century.
miniature
A small, finely executed painting, especially a portrait, often painted on materials such as ivory or parchment.
Sie sammelt wertvolle Miniaturen, vor allem kleine Porträts aus der Biedermeierzeit.
She collects valuable miniatures, especially small portraits from the Biedermeier period.
miniature
A short, self-contained piece of music or short literary text distinguished by its concise and artistic composition.
Der Komponist ist bekannt für seine atmosphärischen Miniaturen für Klavier.
The composer is known for his atmospheric miniatures for piano.
The word group 'in Miniatur' (in miniature) is used like an adjective and means 'in small format'. It usually comes after the noun it describes.
Er baut berühmte Schiffe in Miniatur nach.
He recreates famous ships in miniature.
The context reveals which meaning is intended. If it is about models or replicas, it is an object. In connection with art history, small portraits are often meant. In music or literature, it refers to short, artistic pieces.
Der Pianist spielte einige kurze Miniaturen von Chopin.
The pianist played several short miniatures by Chopin.
'Miniatur' (miniature) can also be used as the first part of a compound noun to show that something is a small version. It is then written with a hyphen or as one word.
Für die Reise habe ich nur eine Miniatur-Ausgabe des Romans mitgenommen.
For the trip, I only took a miniature edition of the novel with me.
model
Both a Modell and a Miniatur can represent a larger object in reduced form. Modell is the more general term for such a replica. Miniatur particularly emphasizes the very small and often highly detailed design.
Die winzige Miniatur des Schlosses zeigt sogar die Verzierungen an den Fenstern.
The tiny miniature of the castle even shows the decorations on the windows.
Das Modell des Schlosses zeigt den Besuchern den Aufbau der ganzen Anlage.
The model of the castle shows visitors the layout of the entire complex.
