German Conversation · Level 5
89 words
German word
Photographie
Pronunciation
IPA/foːtogʁaˈfiː/
Meaning
- feminine nounphoto
Example
Mit dieser Photographie gewann er den Preis.
He won the prize with this photo.
More examples
In der Ausstellung hing eine Photographie von 1920.
In the exhibition hung a photograph from 1920.
Core concept
A camera turns reflected light from a scene into a lasting image and into a method of image-making.
Common phrases
historische Photographie
historical photograph
eine Photographie vergrößern
enlarge a photograph
eine Photographie bearbeiten
edit a photograph
Similar words
Foto: A picture taken for everyday use with a phone or camera.
Fotografie: Photography as a field of study, technique, and artistic expression.
Aufnahme: A single picture produced by one instance of taking a photograph.
Bild: A general visual image, picture, or representation.
Definition in German
Photographie bezeichnet ein mit einer Kamera aufgenommenes Bild oder die Technik des Fotografierens.
Word origin
The word Photographie combines the Greek roots phōs, 'light', and graphē, 'writing', after entering German through French photographie.
Usage tips
- In ordinary conversation, German usually uses Foto for an individual picture, whereas Photographie can refer to the medium as well.
Other meanings
- photographynoun
Related words
- Photographinfemale photographernoun
- photographischphotographicadjective