die Blende
Translation
aperture, diaphragm, blind, panel
Examples
Für ein Porträt wähle eine offene Blende.
For a portrait, choose a wide aperture.
Zieh bitte die Blende herunter.
Please pull down the blind.
Die Blende verdeckt die Schrauben.
The panel covers the screws.
Grammar Patterns
the Blende + verb (the blind/aperture ...) The blind is stuck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aperture, blind, cover, panel; Antonyms: Öffnung (opening)
Etymology
From the verb 'blenden' (to blind, to dazzle). It refers to something that blocks light or sight.
Memory Tips
Think of 'blinding' the light, whether with a camera's aperture (Blende) or a window blind (Blende).