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To shape a three-dimensional form or figure from a soft material such as clay, wax, or plaster.
Im Kunstunterricht lernen die Kinder, Tiere aus Knete zu modellieren.
In art class, the children learn to model animals out of modeling clay.
The verb 'modellieren' (to model) is derived from the noun 'das Modell' (the model). The ending '-ieren' is a typical way of forming verbs from nouns, often from other languages.
Der Architekt hat ein Modell des Gebäudes erstellt, bevor er die Details modellierte.
The architect created a model of the building before he modeled the details.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about art, crafts, or moldable materials such as clay or wax, it means shaping a figure. In scientific or technical texts, it refers to creating an abstract, often computer-based model.
Die Künstlerin modelliert eine Skulptur aus Ton.
The artist is modeling a sculpture out of clay.
When you name the material from which something is shaped, use the preposition 'aus' with the dative. The structure is: etwas (accusative) aus etwas (dative) modellieren.
Sie hat eine wunderschöne Rose aus Marzipan modelliert.
She modeled a beautiful rose out of marzipan.
In the scientific meaning, 'modellieren' (to model) is often used with abstract concepts. Typical objects are: einen Prozess modellieren (to model a process), die Entwicklung modellieren (to model the development), Daten modellieren (to model data), or die Auswirkungen modellieren (to model the effects).
Mit dieser Software können wir komplexe Finanzmärkte modellieren.
With this software, we can model complex financial markets.
to represent / portray / constitute
'darstellen' and 'modellieren' can both mean that you create a representation of something. 'darstellen' is broader: you can show something in a text, a drawing, an image, or with signs. 'modellieren' fits more specifically when you shape a form, for example out of clay, or when you create a simplified model of a system. 'darstellen' asks more: How is something shown? 'modellieren' asks more: How is something built as a form or model?
Im Kunstkurs modelliert Tom eine kleine Figur aus Ton.
In the art class, Tom models a small figure out of clay.
Die Karte stellt die wichtigsten Straßen der Stadt dar.
The map shows the city's most important streets.