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Foto
/ˈfoːtoʊ/
photo
Ich habe ein Foto von meinem Hund gemacht.
I took a photo of my dog.
informal
A picture or image created by a camera.
Das Foto ist sehr scharf.
The photo is very sharp.
Kannst du mir das Foto schicken?
Can you send me the photo?
In German, 'Foto' is short for 'Fotografie' and is commonly used in everyday speech.
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Gender and Plural
'Foto' is a neuter noun (das Foto). The plural form is 'Fotos'.
Gold Rule
Spelling and Usage
In German, 'Foto' is always capitalized when used as a noun. It is commonly used in compound words like 'Fotografie' (photography) or 'Digitalfoto' (digital photo).
Word Origin
Shortened form of 'Fotografie', which comes from Greek 'phōs' (light) and 'graphé' (drawing/writing), coined in the 19th century.
Usage Notes
'Foto' is a neuter noun in German (das Foto). It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
Foto
shortened form of 'Fotografie'
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