Abstrakt
Example: Das abstrakte Gemälde regt die Fantasie der Betrachter an.
Definition
"Abstrakt" describes something that is not concrete or tangible, often referring to ideas, concepts, or art that do not represent physical objects directly. For example, an "abstrakt" painting stimulates imagination through shapes and colors rather than realistic depiction.
Etymology
The word "abstrakt" comes from the Latin 'abstractus,' meaning 'drawn away' or 'separated.' It entered German via scholarly and artistic usage to describe concepts or forms that are removed from direct physical reality. Did you know? The term often relates to abstract art, which emerged prominently in the early 20th century.
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"Abstrakt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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