Symbolisch
Example: Das Bild hat eine symbolische Bedeutung für unsere Kultur.
Definition
"Symbolisch" is an adjective describing something that represents or stands for an idea, concept, or quality rather than having a literal or direct meaning, often used to convey deeper significance or abstract notions in art, culture, or communication.
Etymology
The word "symbolisch" comes from the Greek word 'symbolikos,' which means 'significant' or 'symbolic.' It entered German through Latin 'symbolicus.' Did you know? The root 'symbol' originally referred to a token or sign used to represent something else, emphasizing the idea of representation inherent in "symbolisch."
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"Symbolisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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