die Fotografie, -n
photography
Es ist das Festhalten von Bildern mit einer Kamera, bei dem Licht auf ein spezielles Medium fällt, um ein Bild sichtbar zu machen.
The German word "Fotografie" is a noun that translates to "photography" in English. It is derived from the Greek words "photos," meaning "light," and “grapho,” meaning "to draw," which together imply "drawing with light."
Similar words in German include "Aufnahme" (which can mean "image" or "shot") and "Fotografie" can also encompass related fields like “Kunstfotografie” (art photography) or “Naturfotografie” (nature photography).
The difference between "Fotografie" and the similar words generally relates to their specific meanings: "Fotografie" refers to the art and practice of taking photographs in general, while "Aufnahme" is more specifically about a single captured image.
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Examples
Fotografie ist ein interessantes Hobby.noun
Photography is an interesting hobby.
Fotografie fasziniert viele Menschen weltweit.noun
Photography fascinates many people worldwide.
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