English–German
“icon” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈkoːnə/
Example
In der Kirche hängt eine Ikone.
An icon hangs in the church.
How to say “icon” in German
“Icon” in German is Ikone.
A revered image that represents a holy figure and, more broadly, an admired person or defining cultural symbol.
Example sentences with Ikone
Im Museum steht eine Ikone aus dem 15. Jahrhundert.
In the museum, there is a 15th-century icon.
Tips for using Ikone
- The figurative sense of Ikone often carries strong admiration, while a computer icon is commonly called ein Icon in German.