German word

Image

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪmɪtʃ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounimage

Example

Das Image der Firma ist wichtig.

The company's image is important.

Illustration for Image (image)

More examples

Nach dem Skandal musste er sein Image pflegen.

After the scandal, he had to maintain his image.

Core concept

A public-facing portrait carried in people's minds rather than a picture hanging on a wall.

Common phrases

  • das Image pflegen

    maintain the image

  • dem Image schaden

    harm the image

  • ein schlechtes Image haben

    have a bad image

Similar words

Ruf: A reputation shaped by past actions, events, and what people say.
Ansehen: The degree of respect and esteem granted by society.
Eindruck: An immediate impression formed by appearance or atmosphere.
Erscheinungsbild: Visible outward appearance, including clothing, styling, or design.

Definition in German

das öffentliche Bild oder die Wahrnehmung einer Person, Firma oder Marke in der Gesellschaft

Word origin

German Image came through French image from Latin imago, preserving the basic idea of a representation while acquiring a strong public-reputation sense.

Usage tips

  • German usually uses Bild, Foto, or Abbild for a literal visual image, while Image commonly refers to perceived standing or appeal.

Other meanings

  • impressionnoun
  • reputationnoun

Opposites

  • Verrufdisreputenoun

Related words

  • Imagepflegeimage maintenancenoun
  • Imageverlustloss of imagenoun

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