NOUN
Porträt/pɔʁˈtʁɛːt/portrait; likeness
Porträt is a German noun that means portrait or likeness. It is pronounced /pɔʁˈtʁɛːt/.
Definitions
1.a painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture of a person, usually showing the face and expression(art)
a.artistic representation of a person’s face or upper body
In der Ausstellung hängt ein berühmtes Porträt von Goethe.—A famous portrait of Goethe hangs in the exhibition.
2.a detailed description or depiction of a person (in writing, speech)(figurative)
a.verbal or written depiction of character or appearance
Der Roman bietet ein eindrucksvolles Porträt der Hauptfigur.—The novel provides an impressive portrait of the main character.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Porträt" mean in English?
- "Porträt" means portrait or likeness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Porträt"?
- "Porträt" is pronounced /pɔʁˈtʁɛːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Porträt"?
- "Porträt" is a noun in German.
