das Foto
Translation
photo, photograph, picture, pic
Examples
Ich mache ein Foto von dir.
I'm taking a photo of you.
Auf dem Foto lächelt sie.
She is smiling in the photo.
Kannst du mir das Foto schicken?
Can you send me the photo?
Grammar Patterns
ein Foto von j-m/et3 machen to take a photo of sb./sth. I'm taking a photo of the cat.
auf dem Foto sein to be in the photo He is in the photo.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Bild (picture), die Aufnahme (shot, recording)
Etymology
Short for 'Fotografie', from Greek 'phos' (light) + 'graphe' (writing).
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'photo', making it very easy to remember.