German word

Poster

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpoːstɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounposter

Example

An der Wand hängen Poster.

There are posters hanging on the wall.

Illustration for Poster (poster)

More examples

Auf dem Poster ist das Veranstaltungsthema klar zu erkennen.

The event theme is clearly visible on the poster.

Core concept

A wall-mounted print designed to catch the eye from a distance, whether it conveys information, promotes something, or decorates a room.

Common phrases

  • ein Poster an eine Litfaßsäule kleben

    paste a poster onto an advertising column

  • auf dem Poster stehen

    be written on the poster

  • ein Poster ausstellen

    exhibit a poster

Similar words

Plakat: A large public display promoting an event, product, service, or campaign.
Aushang: A posted notice giving information or instructions at a school, shop, or other place.
Anzeige: An advertisement placed in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication.

Definition in German

Poster ist ein großes, bedrucktes Blatt oder eine Druckgrafik, die an Wänden, Türen oder Tafeln zur Werbung, Information oder Dekoration aufgehängt oder angebracht wird.

Word origin

German Poster comes from English poster, a noun related to post in the sense of putting up a public notice.

Usage tips

  • German often uses Plakat for an outdoor advertising or campaign sheet, while Poster commonly also covers decorative and informational prints.

Other meanings

  • placardnoun

Opposites

  • Digitalanzeigedigital displaynoun

Related words

  • Posteraktionposter campaignnoun
  • Posterdesignerposter designernoun

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