Die Bildunterschrift
Example: Die Bildunterschrift erklärt das Foto im Bericht genau.
Definition
"Die Bildunterschrift" is a caption or brief explanation placed below a photo or illustration, providing context or identifying details. It helps clarify the content or significance of the image, such as in reports or articles, making the visual information easier to understand.
Etymology
The word "die Bildunterschrift" comes from German, combining "Bild" meaning 'image' or 'picture' and "Unterschrift" meaning 'signature' or 'inscription.' Together, it literally means 'image inscription,' referring to the text beneath a picture. Did you know that "Unterschrift" originally referred to a signature, highlighting how captions act like a signed explanation of an image?
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"Die Bildunterschrift" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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