diff --git a/flaschengeist/models/__init__.py b/flaschengeist/models/__init__.py
index 339a598..d739b88 100644
--- a/flaschengeist/models/__init__.py
+++ b/flaschengeist/models/__init__.py
@@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ class ModelSerializeMixin:
             key, value = d.popitem()
             return value
         return d
+    
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        return self.serialize().__str__()
 
 
 class Serial(TypeDecorator):