Das Gemälde
Example: Das Gemälde im Museum zeigt eine beeindruckende Landschaft.
Definition
"Das Gemälde" refers to a painting, typically a work of art created with paint on a surface such as canvas or wood. It represents an image or scene crafted by an artist, often displayed in galleries or museums for public viewing and appreciation.
Etymology
The word "das Gemälde" comes from the German verb 'malen,' meaning 'to paint.' The prefix 'Ge-' is used to form nouns indicating a result or product, so "Gemälde" literally means 'the painted object.' Did you know that this construction reflects how German often forms nouns from verbs to describe the outcome of an action?
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"Das Gemälde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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