Profilieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Profilieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to distinguish oneself", "to make a name for oneself" or "to stand out".

Essential properties of "profilieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: profilieren
Simple past: profilierte
Participle: profiliert

See full conjugation of profilieren

regulartransitivereflexive

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 "profilieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To distinguish oneself"

Definition: "To stand out or make oneself noticed in a specific field."
Translation(s): to distinguish oneself, to make a name for oneself, to stand out, to profile oneself
Synonym(s): hervorheben, herausstechen
Antonym(s): verbergen, zurückhalten
Related word(s): Profil, Profilierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht sich im neuen Projekt zu profilieren.He tries to distinguish himself in the new project.
Sie konnte sich in der Diskussion deutlich profilieren.She was able to clearly distinguish herself in the discussion.
In der Firma hat er sich schnell profiliert.He quickly made a name for himself in the company.

2.) "To shape or contour"

Definition: "To shape or contour something, especially in design or engineering."
Translation(s): to profile, to shape, to contour, to form
Synonym(s): formen, gestalten
Antonym(s): verformen, zerstören
Related word(s): Profil, Profilierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Ingenieur muss die Kanten genau profilieren.The engineer must precisely profile the edges.
Beim Bau des Modells werden die Details profiliert.During the construction of the model, the details are profiled.
Die Maschine kann Metall präzise profilieren.The machine can precisely profile metal.

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