das Abbild
Translation
image, likeness, reflection, copy
Examples
Das Gemälde ist ein Abbild seiner Frau.
The painting is a likeness of his wife.
Die Tochter ist ein genaues Abbild ihrer Mutter.
The daughter is the spitting image of her mother.
Die Kunst ist ein Abbild der Realität.
Art is a reflection of reality.
Grammar Patterns
ein Abbild ((j-s/et2)) 'an image/likeness of sb./sth.' That is a likeness of the king.
ein Abbild ((von+3)) 'an image/likeness of sb./sth.' That is an image of my father.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Ebenbild (spitting image), das Porträt (portrait), die Kopie (copy)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (from, of) + the noun 'Bild' (picture, image). It signifies a picture taken 'from' or 'of' something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Bild' (picture) that is taken 'ab' (from) a real object or person. It's a representation or copy.