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A person or thing that is considered a representative symbol of a particular time, idea, or movement and is widely admired.
Marlene Dietrich gilt als eine Ikone des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts.
Marlene Dietrich is considered an icon of the early 20th century.
The meaning of 'Ikone' (icon) depends heavily on the topic. In the area of culture, it refers to an admired person. In computer technology, it means a pictorial symbol. In the context of religion or art, it refers to a holy image.
Diese Schauspielerin wurde in den 60er-Jahren zu einer Ikone des französischen Kinos.
This actress became an icon of French cinema in the 1960s.
In the meaning of a symbolic figure, 'Ikone' (icon) is often combined with a field or area. Common compounds are 'Stilikone' (style icon), 'Modeikone' (fashion icon), or 'Popikone' (pop icon). It is often used with the verb 'werden' (to become).
David Bowie gilt als eine Ikone der Popmusik.
David Bowie is considered an icon of pop music.
This meaning is a technical term from the computer world. Typical verbs in this context are 'auf eine Ikone klicken' (to click on an icon), 'eine Ikone verschieben' (to move an icon), or 'eine Ikone doppelklicken' (to double-click an icon).
Um das Programm zu starten, musst du auf die entsprechende Ikone auf dem Desktop klicken.
To start the program, you have to click on the corresponding icon on the desktop.
This original meaning of the word is used in the context of religion, especially the Orthodox Church, and art history. People often speak of 'russischen Ikonen' (Russian icons) or 'byzantinischen Ikonen' (Byzantine icons).
In der Kirche hing eine alte, goldene Ikone der Heiligen Maria.
An old, golden icon of Saint Mary hung in the church.
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'der Gott' and 'die Ikone' can both express great admiration, but they emphasize different things. If you call a person a god in a figurative sense, you mean that they are worshipped or admired extremely, almost like something superhuman. An 'Ikone' is a person or thing that represents a time, an idea, or a movement and is admired for that reason. In addition, an 'Ikone' can be a holy image. The words can be confused because both sound solemn. For well-known people from culture, fashion, or music, 'Ikone' is often more natural; 'Gott' is stronger and more personal.
Diese Schauspielerin gilt bis heute als Ikone des alten Kinos.
This actress is still considered an icon of old cinema today.
Auf der Bühne wurde der Gitarrist von seinen Fans wie ein Gott gefeiert.
On stage, the guitarist was celebrated by his fans like a god.