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wanted poster
A public notice, usually issued by the police, that describes a wanted person in order to ask the public for help in the search.
Die Polizei veröffentlichte einen Steckbrief des flüchtigen Bankräubers.
The police published a wanted poster for the fugitive bank robber.
profile
A short, bullet-point-style description of a person, animal, or thing that summarizes the most important features and characteristics.
Für den Biologieunterricht musste jeder Schüler einen Steckbrief über sein Lieblingstier erstellen.
For biology class, each student had to create a profile of their favorite animal.
'Steckbrief' comes from 'stecken' (to stick / pin) and 'Brief' (letter). Historically, this was a letter or note that was publicly 'angesteckt' (pinned up) or posted in order to describe a person.
Früher wurden Steckbriefe an öffentlichen Plätzen aufgehängt.
In the past, wanted posters were hung up in public places.
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if it is about the police, crime, or a manhunt, it means a wanted poster. If it is about school, hobbies, or a personal introduction, it means a short profile.
Die Polizei sucht den Verdächtigen mit einem Steckbrief.
The police are looking for the suspect with a wanted poster.
In a police context, a 'Steckbrief' (wanted poster) is often 'veröffentlicht' (published) or 'herausgegeben' (issued). You can also search for a person 'per Steckbrief' (by means of a wanted poster).
Die Ermittler haben einen Steckbrief des Einbrechers veröffentlicht.
The investigators published a wanted poster for the burglar.
When it is about a personal description, a 'Steckbrief' (profile) is usually 'erstellt' (created), 'geschrieben' (written), or 'ausgefüllt' (filled out). This meaning is very common in everyday life.
Die Kinder mussten für die Hausaufgabe einen Steckbrief über einen Elefanten erstellen.
The children had to create a profile of an elephant for their homework.
profile
A Profil can generally compile personal data and characteristics for ongoing use. A Steckbrief, by contrast, is usually a particularly brief, bullet-point-style description of the most important features. Profil suits a polished presentation, while Steckbrief is appropriate for a compact overview.
Für das Klassenprojekt erstellt Lea einen Steckbrief mit ihren wichtigsten Interessen und Erfahrungen.
For the class project, Lea is creating a fact sheet with her most important interests and experience.
Auf der Website pflegt Lea ihr Profil mit ihren Interessen und Erfahrungen.
Lea maintains her profile on the website with her interests and experience.
