das Foto, -s
photo
Ein Bild, das mit einer Kamera aufgenommen wurde und zeigt, wie etwas oder jemand aussieht.
The German word "Foto" is a noun meaning "photo" or "photograph". It is borrowed from the Greek-derived root "Foto-", short for "Fotografie" (photography). The word is not composed of smaller native German words but comes from international vocabulary related to light and imagery.
Similar words:
- Bild (picture)
- Fotografie (photography)
- Abbildung (illustration)
Differences:
- Foto specifically means a photographic image.
- Bild is more general and can refer to any kind of picture or image (drawings, paintings, photos).
- Fotografie often refers to the art or process of taking photos, not just a single image.
- Abbildung is a more formal or technical term for an illustration or depiction.
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Examples
Dieses Foto sieht ganz toll aus.noun
This photo looks really great.
Kannst du mir das Foto zeigen?noun
Can you show me the photo?
Wir machen heute ein Foto.noun
We are taking a photo today.
Möchtest du ein Foto sehen?noun
Do you want to see a photo?
Sie macht gerade ein schönes Foto.noun
She is currently taking a beautiful photo.
Sie möchten ein Foto von der Landschaft.noun
They would like a photo of the landscape.
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