model
gb/mˈɑdəl/ us/mˈɑdəl/
A2
English
~ 600
modell, minta, mintakép, makett, modellkedik, bemutat, modellt áll, modellez
NOUN
A2
1
modell
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as a model
She worked as a fashion model in Paris.
Divatmodellként dolgozott Párizsban.
The artist hired a model for the painting session.
A művész modellt fogadott a festéshez.
He became a model for a famous sportswear brand.
The model walked confidently down the runway.
Learner examples
She is a fashion model.
Ő divatmodell.
The model wears a red dress.
A modell piros ruhát visel.
A model stands in front of the camera.
The model walks on the stage.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'model' (person) with 'model' (example or version of something). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Meaning
Person showing clothing or products
Collocations
fashion model
|runway model
|professional model
|model agency
Synonyms
mannequin (Used mainly in fashion to describe a model, especially in French-influenced contexts; can also mean a dummy figure.)
Themes
fashion
|media
|art
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|business
Definition
A person who wears clothes or shows products so people can see them.
A person whose job is to wear clothes, pose, or display products so they can be photographed, painted, or shown to others.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a model for [something]
Her project was used as a model for future work.
A projektjét mintaként használták a későbbi munkákhoz.
He is a model of good manners.
Ő a jó modor mintaképe.
The company uses this store as a model for others.
Learner examples
This is a model for the new house.
Ez szolgál mintául az új házhoz.
He is a model student.
Ő mintadiák.
We use this plan as a model.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'model' here means only a physical object, but it can be an abstract example too.
Meaning
Example for imitation or reference
Collocations
role model
|model student
|model behavior
Synonyms
example (A more general term for something to be copied or learned from.)
Themes
education
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An example that shows how something should be done.
Something that is used as an example to follow or copy.
NOUN
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] builds a model of [something]
The architect showed us a model of the new building.
Az építész megmutatta nekünk az új épület makettjét.
He collects model cars.
Modellautókat gyűjt.
They built a scale model of the bridge.
Learner examples
I have a model car.
Van egy modellautóm.
We made a model of the school.
Készítettünk egy makettet az iskoláról.
She shows me a model of the house.
Meaning
Small copy of something large
Collocations
scale model
|model airplane
|architectural model
Synonyms
replica (An exact copy, often full-size or detailed; 'model' can be less exact and smaller.)
Themes
hobbies
|science
|design
|technology
|education
Definition
A small copy of something bigger.
A small or simplified copy of something, often used to study or show what the real thing is like.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
modell
B2
Scientists created a computer model of the climate.
A tudósok számítógépes modellt készítettek az éghajlatról.
The economic model predicts growth next year.
A gazdasági modell jövőre növekedést jelez előre.
This theory serves as a model for understanding behavior.
Learner examples
We use a model to study the weather.
Modellt használunk az időjárás tanulmányozásához.
The teacher shows us a science model.
A tanár egy tudományos modellt mutat be nekünk.
They make a computer model of the city.
Meaning
System to explain or predict things
Collocations
economic model
|climate model
|mathematical model
Synonyms
framework (A structure for thinking about a problem; not always predictive like a 'model'.)
Themes
science
|technology
|education
Definition
A set of ideas or rules that explain how something works.
A theoretical representation, often mathematical, used to explain, predict, or simulate real-world processes.
VERB
B1
5
Usage pattern:
[someone] models [something]
She modeled the new summer collection.
Bemutatta az új nyári kollekciót.
He models for several sports brands.
Több sportmárkának is modellkedik.
They asked her to model the wedding dress.
Learner examples
She models new clothes.
Új ruhákat mutat be modellként.
He models shoes in the shop.
A boltban cipőket mutat be modellként.
I will model this dress.
Meaning
Wear or show items for display
Collocations
model clothing
|model jewelry
Synonyms
display (More general and not limited to wearing; can also mean arranging items for view.)
Themes
fashion
|media
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|business
Definition
To wear clothes or show products so people can look at them.
To wear clothes or display products so they can be photographed, painted, or shown to others.
VERB
B2
6
modellez
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] models [something] for [purpose]
The engineer modeled the bridge before construction began.
A mérnök az építkezés megkezdése előtt megmodellezte a hidat.
We are modeling customer behavior for the report.
Az ügyfelek viselkedését modellezzük a jelentéshez.
They modeled the building in 3D software.
Learner examples
We will model the house in the computer.
Számítógépen fogjuk modellezni a házat.
He models the car before making it.
Megmodellezi az autót, mielőtt elkészíti.
They model the plan for safety.
Meaning
Create or use a representation
Collocations
model data
|model behavior
Synonyms
simulate (Focuses on imitating processes over time; 'model' can be static.)
Themes
design
|science
|technology
|work
Definition
To make or use something that shows what another thing is like.
To create, shape, or use a representation of something, especially to study it or plan its design.
Grammar
Dictionary form
model
IPA
GB/mˈɑdəl/
US/mˈɑdəl/
Syllables & stress
mod - el (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: model
- Plural: models
Verb
- Base: model
- 3rd Person Singular: models
- Present Participle: modeling, modelling
- Past: modeled, modelled
Word family
Forms
Related words
modeler
noun
modeller
noun
Advanced or less common
supermodel
noun
Expressions
make a model of
1/mˈeɪk ə mˈɑdəl əv/
fixed phrase
Create smaller copy of something big
To build or create a smaller copy of something bigger so people can see it or study it.
Examples
- We had to make a model of the solar system for science class.
- The students made a model of an ancient temple.
role model
1/ɹˈoʊl mˈɑdəl/
fixed phrase
Person to be imitated
Someone people admire and want to be like.
Examples
- He is a role model for young athletes.
- She has been my role model since I was young.
- Teachers can be positive role models for students.
- Teachers should be good role models for their students.