Abbilden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abbilden" is used as verb with the meaning of "depict", "portray" or "represent".

Essential properties of "abbilden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abbilden
Simple past: bildete ab
Participle: abgebildet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abbilden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To represent or reproduce visually"

Definition: "To represent or reproduce something by means of an image, drawing, or model."
Translation(s): depict, portray, represent, illustrate
Synonym(s): darstellen, wiedergeben, repräsentieren
Related word(s): Abbildung, Darstellung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Künstler versucht, die Realität in seinem Gemälde abzubilden.The artist tries to depict reality in his painting.
Die Karte bildet das Gelände genau ab.The map accurately depicts the terrain.
In diesem Modell werden die Prozesse des Unternehmens abgebildet.In this model, the company's processes are represented.

2.) "To reflect or represent figuratively"

Definition: "To show or reflect something figuratively or symbolically."
Translation(s): reflect, mirror, represent, portray
Synonym(s): Widerspiegeln, Zeigen, Verdeutlichen
Related word(s): Abbild, Spiegelbild

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Roman bildet die Gesellschaft des 19. Jahrhunderts ab.The novel reflects 19th-century society.
Diese Statistiken bilden die aktuelle wirtschaftliche Situation ab.These statistics reflect the current economic situation.
Das Theaterstück versucht, die Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen abzubilden.The play attempts to depict the complexity of human relationships.

3.) "In mathematics, to map elements between sets"

Definition: "In mathematics, to establish a correspondence between elements of two sets."
Translation(s): map, project
Synonym(s): zuordnen, projizieren
Related word(s): Abbildung, Funktion

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Funktion bildet die reellen Zahlen auf die komplexe Ebene ab.The function maps the real numbers to the complex plane.
Wir müssen die Punkte vom dreidimensionalen Raum auf die Ebene abbilden.We need to map the points from three-dimensional space onto the plane.
Diese Transformation bildet jeden Vektor auf sein Spiegelbild ab.This transformation maps every vector to its reflection.

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