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illustration
A picture, drawing, or graphic that accompanies a text in a book, magazine, or other medium in order to explain or decorate it.
Das Kinderbuch ist bekannt für seine wunderschönen Illustrationen.
The children's book is known for its beautiful illustrations.
illustration
The visualization or explanation of an abstract matter, often through a concrete example or a vivid description.
Sein Vortrag war eine perfekte Illustration der aktuellen wirtschaftlichen Probleme.
His lecture was a perfect illustration of the current economic problems.
Words that end in '-tion' are almost always feminine in German (die). This noun belongs to the word family of the verb 'illustrieren' (to illustrate).
Der Autor illustriert seine Bücher selbst.
The author illustrates his books himself.
When the context is books, magazines, or art, it refers to a picture. If, however, someone is talking about a topic or an idea, it means an explanatory illustration.
Die Illustrationen in diesem Kinderbuch sind wirklich zauberhaft.
The illustrations in this children's book are truly magical.
In connection with pictures, 'Illustration' (illustration) is often combined with verbs such as 'anfertigen' (to produce), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'zeichnen' (to draw). Typical adjectives are 'farbig' (colorful), 'detailliert' (detailed), or 'ganzseitig' (full-page).
Eine Künstlerin wurde beauftragt, die Illustrationen für das Cover anzufertigen.
An artist was commissioned to produce the illustrations for the cover.
In the abstract meaning, the word is often used in the fixed phrase 'zur Illustration dienen' (to serve as an illustration). It describes how an example clarifies a complex matter.
Dieses Beispiel soll nur zur Illustration der Theorie dienen.
This example is only meant to serve as an illustration of the theory.
example
An Beispiel is the specific case used to explain a general statement. Illustration refers here to the act of making something clear and therefore emphasizes the explanatory function. The same case can therefore be an example and at the same time serve to illustrate a situation.
Der Fall des kleinen Familienbetriebs dient zur Illustration der Folgen steigender Energiepreise.
The case of the small family business serves to illustrate the effects of rising energy prices.
Der kleine Familienbetrieb ist ein Beispiel für die Folgen steigender Energiepreise.
The small family business is an example of the effects of rising energy prices.
