German word

Fotoapparat

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːtoapaˌʁaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncamera

Example

Ich habe meinen Fotoapparat vergessen.

I forgot my camera.

Illustration for Fotoapparat (camera)

More examples

Er reparierte den alten Fotoapparat sorgfältig.

He carefully repaired the old camera.

Core concept

A camera rests in the hand, turning a view in front of its lens into a lasting photograph.

Common phrases

  • Zubehör für den Fotoapparat

    accessories for the camera

  • ein Fotoapparat mit WLAN

    a Wi-Fi-enabled camera

  • den Fotoapparat einstellen

    set the camera

Similar words

Kamera: A general-purpose device for capturing photos or videos.
Handykamera: A compact camera integrated into a mobile phone for convenient use.

Definition in German

Fotoapparat ist ein Gerät, das mit einer Linse Licht einfängt und Bilder auf Film oder einem digitalen Sensor festhält.

Word origin

Fotoapparat was formed from Foto, shortened from Fotografie, and Apparat, a German borrowing from Latin apparatus meaning an apparatus or device.

Usage tips

  • Kamera is the more usual everyday word for a camera, while Fotoapparat can sound more formal or old-fashioned.

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