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modellare

to shape

verb moh-del-LAH-reh Rare

Also means

to model

Usage Note

Modellare means to physically shape a material (modellare l'argilla = to shape clay) but also figuratively to mould character or style (modellare il comportamento). It is a regular -are verb and takes avere as auxiliary. The reflexive modellarsi su means 'to model oneself on.'

Examples

"L'artista modella l'argilla con le mani."

Natural Translation

The artist shapes the clay with his hands.

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