modellieren/modɛˈliːʁən/to model; to sculpt; to shape
modellieren is a German verb that means to model, to sculpt, or to shape. It is pronounced /modɛˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "modellierte" and the past participle is "modelliert".
Definitions
1.to form, shape, or sculpt something from a malleable material (e.g., clay, wax)(arts; handcrafts)
a.to create or shape a physical object with one's hands or tools
Der Künstler modelliert eine Büste aus Ton.—The artist is modeling a bust out of clay.
2.to create a model or representation of something, especially as an abstraction or simulation(science; mathematics)
a.to represent a system, process, or phenomenon using models or simulations
Die Forscher modellieren den Verlauf des Wetters mit Computermodellen.—The researchers model the course of the weather with computer models.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | modellieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | modelliere |
| Present (du) | modellierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | modelliert |
| Preterite (ich) | modellierte |
| Participle II | modelliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | modellierte |
| Imperative (singular) | modellier |
| Imperative (plural) | modelliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "modellieren" mean in English?
- "modellieren" means to model, to sculpt, or to shape. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "modellieren"?
- "modellieren" is pronounced /modɛˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "modellieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "modellieren" is "modelliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "modellieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "modellieren" becomes "modellierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "modellieren"?
- "modellieren" is a verb in German.
