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to model
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.
to model
To create a simplified, often mathematical or computer-based representation of a complex system or process in order to analyze or simulate it.
Ökonomen modellieren die Auswirkungen einer Steuererhöhung auf die Wirtschaft.
Economists model the effects of a tax increase on the economy.
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 depict / to map
When technically representing a system, abbilden emphasizes assigning its elements or values according to a rule. Modellieren, by contrast, means deliberately creating a simplified mathematical or digital model for analysis or simulation. The key question is therefore whether the focus is on the assignment or on constructing the model.
Das Programm modelliert das Verkehrssystem vereinfacht, um mögliche Staus zu simulieren.
The program models the traffic system in simplified form in order to simulate possible traffic jams.
Das Programm bildet jedem Messwert des Verkehrssystems eine Farbe auf der Karte zu.
The program assigns a color on the map to each measurement value from the traffic system.
