Das Symbol
Example: Das Symbol auf der Karte zeigt den nächsten Bahnhof an.
Definition
"Das Symbol" refers to a sign or figure that represents an idea, object, or relationship, often used to convey information or meaning visually. For example, "das Symbol" on a map indicates the location of the nearest train station.
Etymology
The word "das Symbol" comes from the Greek word 'symbolon,' meaning a token or sign. This term entered German through Latin and French, retaining its meaning as a representation or mark that stands for something else. Did you know? "Symbol" originally referred to a piece of a broken object used to prove identity when matched.
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"Das Symbol" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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