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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.
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.
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.
sign / symbol
'das Zeichen' and 'das Emblem' can both be a symbol with a fixed meaning. 'das Zeichen' is general and can be very simple, for example a marking or a symbol on a sign. 'das Emblem' is more specific: it is usually an image or sign that represents a group, an organization, a family, or a country. The words are easy to confuse because an emblem is also a kind of sign or symbol. If you are talking about a symbol in general, use 'Zeichen'. If it is about an official or recognizable symbol of a group, 'Emblem' fits better.
Auf der Jacke des Vereins ist ein neues Emblem.
There is a new emblem on the club's jacket.
Dieses Zeichen zeigt, dass man hier nicht rauchen darf.
This sign shows that smoking is not allowed here.