German Conversation · Level 24
90 words
German word
Illustration
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪlustʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounillustration
Example
Im alten Roman gibt es viele Illustrationen.
There are many illustrations in the old novel.
More examples
Die Illustration veranschaulicht den Aufbau des Geräts.
The illustration demonstrates the structure of the device.
Core concept
A printed plate beside written text, adding a visual scene or explanation to the page.
Common phrases
als Illustration dienen
act as an illustration
eine Illustration erstellen
produce an illustration
farbige Illustration
colored illustration
Similar words
Bild: A broad visual image, such as a photograph or painting.
Zeichnung: A line-based picture created by hand or with drawing tools.
Abbildung: A figure or plate included in printed material to show or explain something.
Grafik: Information shown visually through charts, diagrams, or graphic design.
Definition in German
Illustration ist eine in Büchern oder Zeitschriften gedruckte Abbildung, die einen Text durch ein Bild ergänzt und veranschaulicht.
Word origin
German Illustration is a learned borrowing through French from Latin illustratio, related to illustrare, meaning to illuminate or make clear.
Usage tips
- In German, Illustration is a formal print-related term, while Bild is broader and Zeichnung specifically means a drawing.
Other meanings
- platenoun
Related words
- illustrierenillustrateverb
- Illustratorillustratornoun
- Illustrierungillustrationnoun