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A person who professionally presents clothing, accessories, or other products by wearing them at fashion shows, for photos, or in commercials. The term is used for all genders.
Sie arbeitet seit zwei Jahren als Model in Paris.
She has been working as a model in Paris for two years.
Although 'das Model' (model) describes a person (male or female), the word is always neuter in German. So you always say 'das Model', not 'der' or 'die Model'.
Das Model auf dem Foto trägt die neue Kollektion.
The model in the photo is wearing the new collection.
The word 'Model' (model) comes from English, but in German it has a narrower meaning. It only refers to the person who presents clothing. Other meanings of the English word 'model', such as a small replica (e.g. of a car), are expressed differently in German.
Sie träumt davon, als Model in Mailand zu arbeiten.
She dreams of working as a model in Milan.
Common phrases are 'als Model arbeiten' (to work as a model) or 'als Model gebucht werden' (to be booked as a model). The related verb is 'modeln' (to model).
Sie arbeitet seit drei Jahren erfolgreich als Model.
She has been working successfully as a model for three years.
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Das Modell and das Model can both refer to a person who presents clothing or products. For this profession, Model is now the clear and usual spelling; Modell has other meanings as well and can therefore seem less clear. In advertising and fashion, Model is usually the appropriate term.
Für die Werbekampagne arbeitet sie als Model.
She works as a model for the advertising campaign.
Für die Werbekampagne arbeitet sie als Modell.
She works as a model for the advertising campaign.
