English–German

“photo” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːto/

Example

Kannst du mir das Foto zeigen?

Can you show me the photo?

Illustration for Foto (photo)

How to say “photo” in German

“Photo” in German is Foto.

A captured visual record of a person or scene, preserved as a print or digital file.

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

Example sentences with Foto

Wo hast du das Foto gemacht?

Where did you take the photo?

Tips for using Foto

  • Foto is a neuter noun, so the definite article is das and the plural is die Fotos.

Other German words for “photo”

Er zeigt mir seine Fotografien aus dem Urlaub.

He shows me his vacation photos.

Mit dieser Photographie gewann er den Preis.

He won the prize with this photo.

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