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Bild
/bɪlt/
picture
Ich habe ein Foto von meinem Hund gemacht. Hier ist das Bild.
I took a photo of my dog. Here is the picture.
neutral
A visual representation of something captured by a camera or created artistically.
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
The picture is hanging on the wall.
Er malt ein Bild von der Landschaft.
He is painting a picture of the landscape.
In German, 'Bild' can refer to any visual representation, including photographs, paintings, or digital images.
Technology
technical
An image or graphic displayed on a screen or device.
Das Bild auf meinem Laptop ist verschwommen.
The image on my laptop is blurry.
Commonly used in digital contexts, such as screens, monitors, or displays.
figurative
A mental image or idea formed in the mind.
Ich habe mir ein Bild von der Situation gemacht.
I formed a mental picture of the situation.
Often used metaphorically to describe understanding or visualization.
Collocations
ein Bild malento paint a pictureein Bild machento take a pictureein Bild an der Wanda picture on the wall
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Remembering the plural
The plural of 'Bild' is 'Bilder', which is irregular. Practice forming sentences with both singular and plural forms to reinforce memory.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Bild'. This is a key grammatical rule to remember.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'bild', from Old High German 'bildi', related to Old English 'beorht' (bright) and Old Norse 'bil' (sign). The Proto-Germanic root '*bilþiją' means 'image' or 'form'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Bild' is a common noun used in both literal and figurative contexts. It is capitalized as all German nouns are. The plural form is 'Bilder'.
Word Breakdown
Bild
image, picture
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