German word

fotografisch

Pronunciation

IPA/fotoˈgʁaːfɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivephotographic

Example

Das Museum zeigt fotografische Werke.

The museum displays photographic works.

Illustration for fotografisch (photographic)

More examples

Sein fotografisches Auge entdeckt ungewöhnliche Motive im Alltag.

His photographic eye discovers unusual subjects in everyday life.

Core concept

A camera capture and the resulting photograph, along with the photographic process or qualities connected with both.

Common phrases

  • fotografisches Auge

    photographic eye

  • fotografische Perspektive

    photographic perspective

Similar words

fotogen: Looking attractive or appealing in photographs.

Definition in German

Zur Fotografie gehörend; für Fotoaufnahmen bestimmt oder sich auf Fotos beziehend.

Word origin

German "fotografisch" is formed from "Fotografie" with the adjective suffix "-isch"; "Fotografie" ultimately comes from Greek roots for "light" and "writing".

Usage tips

  • Unlike "fotogen", "fotografisch" describes a connection with photography or a photograph, not whether a person or scene looks good in pictures.

Opposites

  • gemaltpaintedadjective

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