emblem
das Emblem, die Embleme
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emblem
A symbolic image or sign that represents a particular idea, organization, family, or nation.
Der Adler ist das Emblem auf dem Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
The eagle is the emblem on the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Embleme |
| genitive | des Emblems |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Emblem | die Embleme die Emblemata |
| accusative | das Emblem | die Embleme die Emblemata |
| dative | dem Emblem | den Emblemen den Emblemata |
| genitive | des Emblems | der Embleme der Emblemata |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
An 'Emblem' (emblem) is typically the official symbol of an organization. Common combinations are therefore 'das Emblem eines Vereins' (the emblem of a club), 'einer Automarke' (of a car brand), or 'einer Stadt' (of a city).
Das Emblem des Fußballvereins ist ein Löwe.
The football club's emblem is a lion.
To say what an emblem stands for, you often use the preposition 'von' (of/from) or 'für' (for). Another common construction is the phrase 'als Emblem dienen' (to serve as an emblem).
Die weiße Taube dient oft als Emblem für den Frieden.
The white dove often serves as an emblem of peace.
Kennen Sie das Emblem von diesem Autohersteller?
Do you know the emblem of this car manufacturer?
The word 'Emblem' (emblem) belongs to standard language, but it is used especially often in official, historical, or design-related contexts to describe a representative symbol.
Jede römische Legion hatte ihr eigenes Emblem auf der Standarte.
Every Roman legion had its own emblem on its standard.
logo
Logo and Emblem are graphic signs that can represent an organization. Logo primarily refers to its distinctive visual identification. Emblem places greater emphasis on a symbolic image or sign that represents the organization or a particular idea.
Auf ihrer Fahne trägt die Hilfsorganisation eine Taube als Emblem.
The aid organization has a dove as an emblem on its flag.
Für ihre neue Website gestaltet die Hilfsorganisation ein modernes Logo.
The aid organization is designing a modern logo for its new website.
