das Gemälde, –
painting
Ein Bild, das mit Farben auf einer Fläche wie Leinwand oder Holz geschaffen wird.
The German word "Gemälde" is a noun referring to a "painting" or "picture". This term specifically references artworks created using paint. "Gemälde" is derived from the Middle High German word "gemælde" which means "something painted".
Words with similar meaning include "Bild" (picture or image), "Malerei"(the art or process personal paintings implicating the medium and style) and "Leinwand" (canvas, reflecting the material on which many traditional paintings are created).
Unlike "Bild," which can apply to any visual representation including digital pictures, or "Leinwand," which emphasizes the physical medium, "Gemälde" specifically connotes a crafted painting, often implying traditional, artistic methods and materials.
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Examples
Das Gemälde hängt im Museum.noun
The painting hangs in the museum.
Das Gemälde hängt an der Wand.noun
The painting hangs on the wall.
Viele Leute bewundern das Gemälde im Museum.noun
Many people admire the painting in the museum.
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