Translation of German word "Bild" to English
dasBild
/bɪlt/
Meaning
NounA representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
How to use
The neuter noun Bild ('picture / image / photo / portrait') declines regularly (plural Bilder). In the dative plural, it takes -n (auf den Bildern).
🇬🇧 English
Picture
Example
Das Bild ist sehr schön.
The picture is very beautiful.
Ich male ein Bild.
I'm painting a picture.
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Common phrases
- ein Bild an die Wand hängen— to hang a picture on the wall
- sich ein Bild von etwas machen— to get a picture of / imagine (idiom, requires dative reflexive + 'von' + dative)
- Bildschirm— screen / monitor (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Bild"?▼
The German word "das Bild" is defined as: "A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc."
What does the German word "das Bild" mean?▼
The German word "das Bild" means "Picture" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Bild"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Bild"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Bild ist sehr schön." (which translates as "The picture is very beautiful.").
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