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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.
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A small image or symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, file, or function.
Klicke auf die Ikone mit dem Papierkorb, um die Datei zu löschen.
Click on the icon with the trash can to delete the file.
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A holy image, especially in the Orthodox Church, usually painted on wood and depicting Christ, Mary, or saints.
Im Museum war eine beeindruckende Sammlung russischer Ikonen aus dem 15. Jahrhundert ausgestellt.
An impressive collection of Russian icons from the 15th century was on display in the museum.
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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A symbol can neutrally stand for a period, idea, or movement. An Ikone is also representative, but is widely admired and therefore given particular prominence. For mere representation, Symbol is the right choice; for a famous and admired person or thing, Ikone is more appropriate.
Die weithin bewunderte Sängerin wurde zur Ikone dieser Jugendbewegung.
The widely admired singer became an icon of this youth movement.
Die Sängerin wurde zum Symbol einer neuen Jugendbewegung.
The singer became a symbol of a new youth movement.
