die Illustration
Translation
illustration, picture, diagram
Examples
Das Buch hat viele schöne Illustrationen.
The book has many beautiful illustrations.
Eine Illustration kann den Text verständlicher machen.
An illustration can make the text more understandable.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an illustration of sth. an illustration of the book
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abbildung, Bild, Zeichnung
Etymology
From Latin 'illustrare' (to light up, make clear). It's a cognate with the English 'illustration'.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to the English 'illustration'. Think of an artist illustrating a children's book.