NOUN

Bild/bɪlt/picture; image; painting

Bild is a German noun that means picture, image, or painting. It is pronounced /bɪlt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Bilder".

Definitions

1.a representation on a surface, as a drawing, photo, etc.(general object)

a.drawing, photograph, or printed illustration

Ich habe viele schöne Bilder an der Wand.I have many beautiful pictures on the wall.

2.an artistic painting or artwork(art)

a.painting as a work of art

Das Museum besitzt berühmte Bilder von Monet.The museum owns famous paintings by Monet.

3.a digital image or graphic representation(technical, digital)

a.image on a screen or in digital files

Sie schickt mir jeden Tag neue Bilder per WhatsApp.She sends me new images on WhatsApp every day.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Bilddie Bilder
Genitivedes Bildsder Bilder
Dativedem Bildden Bildern
Accusativedas Bilddie Bilder

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bild" mean in English?
"Bild" means picture, image, or painting. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bild"?
"Bild" is pronounced /bɪlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bild" der, die, or das?
"Bild" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Bild"?
The plural of "Bild" is "Bilder".
What part of speech is "Bild"?
"Bild" is a noun in German.

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