C1 noun Formal to neutral. It is commonly used in discussions about heraldry, national symbols, and organizational branding.

embleem

/ɛmˈbleːm/

Ejemplos

1

Het koninklijk embleem prijkt op alle officiële documenten.

The royal emblem adorns all official documents.

2

Elke sportclub heeft zijn eigen unieke embleem.

Every sports club has its own unique emblem.

3

Het vredesduif is een bekend embleem van hoop.

The peace dove is a well-known emblem of hope.

4

Het bedrijf heeft een nieuw embleem ontworpen voor hun producten.

The company designed a new emblem for their products.

5

Op de vlag stond een complex embleem met veel details.

On the flag was a complex emblem with many details.

Colocaciones comunes

koninklijk embleem (royal emblem)
nationaal embleem (national emblem)
familie-embleem (family emblem)

Cómo usarlo

Notas de uso

While 'embleem' is often translated as 'emblem' in English, be aware that the Dutch word can sometimes have a slightly broader application, encompassing any significant symbolic representation.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle French 'emblème', from Latin 'emblēma' (inlaid work, mosaic), from Ancient Greek 'ἔμβλημα' (émblēma, an insertion, an emblem).

Contexto cultural

Emblems hold significant cultural importance in the Netherlands, often seen in historical contexts, royal insignia, and regional flags, symbolizing identity and heritage.

Truco para recordar

Think of 'emblem' in English, as the words are very similar in spelling and meaning. The 'ee' sound is the main difference.

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

No, while often used for official or formal symbols, 'embleem' can refer to any symbolic object, not just those with official status. For example, a personal trinket could be an embleem of a memory.

'Embleem' is a broader term for any symbolic object or device. A 'logo' is a specific type of embleem, usually a graphical mark or symbol used by a company, organization, or individual to aid and promote instant public recognition.

Yes, 'embleem' can be used metaphorically. For instance, 'De leeuw is het embleem van kracht' (The lion is the emblem of strength) uses it to represent a quality rather than a physical object.

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