Nomen

das Piktogramm

pictogram, pictograph

Piktogramme erleichtern die Orientierung am Flughafen.

Pictograms make orientation at the airport easier.

Die Anleitung wird mit Piktogrammen erklärt.

The instructions are explained with pictograms.

[das Piktogramm] (nom. sg.) the pictogram The pictogram shows the emergency exit.

[mit+3] ((Piktogrammen)) with pictograms The story is told with pictograms.

Synonyms: Bildzeichen, Symbol

From Latin 'pictus' (painted) and Greek 'gramma' (something written). It's an international word.

Think of a 'picture telegram' -> Piktogramm. A picture that sends a quick message.

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