das Bild
Translation
picture, image, photo, painting
Examples
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
The picture is hanging on the wall.
Ich mache ein Bild von dir.
I'm taking a picture of you.
Er hat ein klares Bild von der Zukunft.
He has a clear picture of the future.
Grammar Patterns
a picture ((of sb./sth.)) I'm taking a picture of you.
Similar Words
das Foto (photo), die Zeichnung (drawing), das Gemälde (painting)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'bilidi,' which means 'form, shape, image.' It may be related to the English verb 'build'.
Memory Tips
'Bild' sounds similar to 'build.' Think of 'building' a picture in your mind or on a canvas.