English–German

“caption” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪltʊntɐˌʃʁɪft/

Example

Die Bildunterschrift unter dem Foto ist kurz.

The caption under the photo is short.

Illustration for Bildunterschrift (caption)

How to say “caption” in German

“Caption” in German is Bildunterschrift.

A compact note under a photograph or graphic that adds context or source information.

Full entry for Bildunterschrift: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bildunterschrift

Die Redaktion bat um eine kürzere Bildunterschrift für die Online-Version.

The editorial team asked for a shorter caption for the online version.

Tips for using Bildunterschrift

  • In ordinary German, Bildunterschrift is the standard term for a caption, while Bildtext is also possible and English legend is not the usual translation in this context.

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