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gemalt

paint

The German word "gemalt" is the past participle of the verb "malen", which means "to paint" or "to draw".

  • malen = to paint/draw
  • gemalt = painted/drawn

It is often used to describe artworks or the action of having created a painting.

Similar words:

  • zeichnen (to sketch/draw)
  • bilden (to form/create)

Differences:

  • malen/gemalt usually refers to painting with colors or creating images with paints.
  • zeichnen is more about sketching or drawing, often with pencils or pens.
  • bilden is more general and can refer to forming or shaping something, not specifically related to painting or drawing.

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Examples

Das Bild ist sehr schön gemalt.other

The picture is very beautifully painted.

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