noun
die Biografie, -n
életrajz
The German word "Biografie" is a noun meaning "biography"—a written account of someone's life.
It is composed of two parts:
- "Bio" (from Greek bios): life
- "Grafie" (from Greek graphía): writing or description
Similar German words:
- Lebenslauf (curriculum vitae, résumé; literally "course of life")
- Porträt (portrait)
- Autobiografie (autobiography)
Differences:
- Biografie is an account of someone's life written by another person.
- Autobiografie is self-written.
- Lebenslauf is a short summary of professional or educational history, often for job applications.
- Porträt focuses more on character or appearance rather than detailed life events.
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Examples
Die Biografie des Künstlers ist sehr interessant.noun
A művész életrajza nagyon érdekes.
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