English–German
“represent” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈapˌbɪldn̩/
Example
Das Diagramm kann die Daten gut abbilden.
The diagram can represent the data well.
How to say “represent” in German
“Represent” in German is abbilden.
A diagram or picture faithfully mirrors the recognizable form of an original.
Example sentences with abbilden
Die Studie versucht, die Wirklichkeit in Zahlen abbilden.
The study attempts to represent reality in numbers.
Tips for using abbilden
- Abbilden is separable: the prefix moves to the end in 'bildet ... ab' and joins zu in 'abzubilden'.
Other German words for “represent”
Ich vertrete heute meinen Chef.
I am representing my boss today.
Er repräsentiert uns bei dem Treffen.
He is representing us at the meeting.