German NOUN A1 Rank 211

das Bild

picture / image

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Bild vs Foto

photo

Bild is the general term for a visual representation and can refer, for example, to a drawing, painting, or photograph. Foto more specifically refers to an image produced with a camera. If the photographic origin is important, Foto is the better choice; otherwise, Bild is broader.

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Bild

Über dem Schreibtisch hängt ein gemaltes Bild vom alten Hafen.

A painted picture of the old harbor is hanging above the desk.

Foto

Über dem Schreibtisch hängt ein mit der Kamera aufgenommenes Foto vom alten Hafen.

A photo of the old harbor taken with a camera is hanging above the desk.

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