English–German

“painting” in German

German

AlsoMalerei

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈmɛːldə/

Example

Er sammelt alte Gemälde.

He collects old paintings.

Illustration for Gemälde (painting)

How to say “painting” in German

“Painting” in German is Gemälde.

Pigment arranged on canvas, wood, or paper and presented for artistic viewing.

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

Example sentences with Gemälde

An der Wand hing ein großes Gemälde.

A large painting hung on the wall.

Tips for using Gemälde

  • Bild is broader than Gemälde and can refer to a picture, image, or photograph, while Gemälde specifically suggests a painted artwork.

Other German words for “painting”

Die Malerei in dieser Kirche ist sehr alt.

The paintings in this church are very old.

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