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A handwritten name or personal mark with which someone signs documents, letters, or works of art to confirm their authenticity or authorship.
Für den Vertrag fehlt nur noch Ihre Signatur.
All that’s missing for the contract is your signature.
All meanings of 'Signatur' (signature) derive from the Latin word 'signum' (sign). It is always about a sign that identifies, marks, or confirms something.
Seine Signatur ist ein klares Zeichen seiner Zustimmung.
His signature is a clear sign of his approval.
When referring to a handwritten signature, the verbs 'seine Signatur setzen' (to add one’s signature) or 'eine Signatur leisten' (to provide a signature) are often used. The signature is often placed 'unter' (under/below) a document.
Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Signatur unten rechts auf das Formular.
Please add your signature at the bottom right of the form.
You can recognize this meaning from the context of 'Bibliothek' (library), 'Buch' (book), and 'Regal' (shelf). Here, the signature is a code that leads to the book’s location.
Ohne die korrekte Signatur ist es fast unmöglich, das Buch in der großen Bibliothek zu finden.
Without the correct shelfmark, it is almost impossible to find the book in the large library.
In the digital sphere, 'Signatur' (signature) refers to the text block at the end of an email. Keywords are 'E-Mail' (email), 'Kontaktdaten' (contact details), and 'automatisch einfügen' (insert automatically).
Ich muss meine E-Mail-Signatur aktualisieren, weil ich eine neue Position habe.
I need to update my email signature because I have a new position.
In the figurative sense, 'Signatur' (signature) describes a person’s unique style. It is often used with adjectives such as 'persönlich' (personal), 'einzigartig' (unique), or 'unverkennbar' (unmistakable).
Die Verwendung von kräftigen Farben ist die unverkennbare Signatur der Künstlerin.
The use of bold colors is the artist’s unmistakable signature.
In the field of music, 'Signatur' (signature) is a technical term. It refers to the accidentals at the beginning of the staff that determine the key.
Der Musiker erklärte die komplexe Signatur des Stückes.
The musician explained the complex signature of the piece.
style
'Stil' and 'Signatur' can both describe something recognizable about a person, brand, or work. 'Stil' is the general way something is designed or carried out. In this context, 'Signatur' means a particularly typical feature by which you recognize the creator. The words can be confused when talking about art, design, or brands. 'Stil' is more neutral and broader, while 'Signatur' emphasizes more strongly: this is typical of exactly this person or brand.
Die kräftigen Farben sind die Signatur dieses Malers.
The bold colors are this painter's signature.
Mina hat für die Präsentation einen modernen Stil gewählt.
Mina chose a modern style for the presentation.