Die Bildunterschrift
Example: Die Bildunterschrift erklärt den Inhalt des Fotos genau.
Definition
"Die Bildunterschrift" is a caption or subtitle accompanying a photograph or illustration that explains or describes its content, providing context or additional information to help the viewer understand the image's meaning or relevance.
Etymology
The word "die Bildunterschrift" comes from the German components 'Bild' meaning 'picture' and 'Unterschrift' meaning 'signature' or 'caption.' It literally means 'picture signature,' reflecting its role as a descriptive label beneath an image. Did you know that 'Unterschrift' originally referred to a written signature, emphasizing the caption's function as a kind of endorsement or explanation?
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"Die Bildunterschrift" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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