The word 'billede' is the universal Danish term for any visual image, whether physical or mental.
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- A general term for any visual representation or image.
- Can refer to photos, paintings, drawings, or mental images.
- Commonly used in both everyday and artistic contexts.
Oversigt
Ordet 'billede' er et af de mest fundamentale ord i det danske sprog. Det refererer bredt til enhver form for visuel repræsentation, uanset om den er skabt digitalt, med pensel, eller blot eksisterer i tankerne. 2) Brugsmønstre: Som et intetkønssubstantiv hedder det 'et billede'. I bestemt form tilføjes -t ('billedet'), og i flertal hedder det 'billeder'. Det bruges ofte sammen med verber som 'at tage' (om fotos) eller 'at male'. 3) Almindelige kontekster: I hverdagen bruges det oftest om fotografier på sociale medier eller i fysiske rammer. I kunstneriske sammenhænge dækker det over malerier og illustrationer. Det bruges også ofte i overført betydning, f.eks. når man 'danner sig et billede' af en situation, hvilket betyder at man skaber sig en forståelse eller en mental vision. 4) Sammenligning med lignende ord: Mens 'foto' eller 'fotografi' specifikt refererer til noget taget med et kamera, og 'maleri' refererer til noget malet, er 'billede' fællesbetegnelsen for dem begge. Man kan altid kalde et foto for et billede, men man kan ikke altid kalde et billede for et foto.
Exemplos
Jeg tog et billede af min mad.
everydayI took a picture of my food.
Dette billede er malet af en kendt kunstner.
formalThis picture is painted by a famous artist.
Prøv at se det her billede!
informalTry to look at this picture!
Artiklen tegner et tydeligt billede af krisen.
academicThe article paints a clear picture of the crisis.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
et billede siger mere end tusind ord
a picture says more than a thousand words
i overført billede
metaphorically speaking
Frequentemente confundido com
'Foto' is strictly a photograph, whereas 'billede' can be a painting, drawing, or photo.
'Maleri' is specifically a painting made with paint on canvas.
Padrões gramaticais
How to Use It
Notas de uso
The word 'billede' is neutral and can be used in any social setting. In digital contexts, it is the standard word for 'image' or 'file' (e.g., billedfil). It is very common to use it metaphorically to describe a situation or a state of affairs.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget that 'billede' is a neuter noun (et). Another common mistake is pronouncing the 'd' too harshly; in Danish, it is a 'soft d' (blødt d) which sounds more like a vocalic glide.
Tips
Use it as a catch-all term
If you are unsure whether something is a painting or a photo, just use 'billede'.
Watch the silent 'd' sound
The 'd' in 'billede' is soft and almost silent, which can be tricky for learners.
Danish design and visuality
Danes value aesthetics highly, and 'billeder' are central to the 'hygge' in Danish homes.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle Low German word 'bilde', which means a shape or a representation.
Contexto cultural
Visual culture is strong in Denmark, from the classic Skagen painters to modern Danish graphic design. Showing 'billeder' of one's family or travels is a common social interaction.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Billboard'—a large board used to display a 'billede'.
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasDet hedder 'et billede', da det er et intetkønsord.
Flertalsformen er 'billeder' (ubestemt) og 'billederne' (bestemt).
Ja, det kan også bruges om en mental forestilling eller som en metafor for en situation.
Man kan tale om 'billedsiden' af en film, men selve filmen kaldes normalt en film eller en video.
Teste-se
Jeg har et flot ___ af min hund.
Der bruges ubestemt ental efter artiklen 'et'.
Vælg det rigtige ord:
Et foto er en specifik type billede taget med et kamera.
er / Billedet / meget / smukt
Standard ordstilling er subjekt (Billedet) + verballed (er) + adverbium (meget) + adjektiv (smukt).
Pontuação: /3
Summary
The word 'billede' is the universal Danish term for any visual image, whether physical or mental.
- A general term for any visual representation or image.
- Can refer to photos, paintings, drawings, or mental images.
- Commonly used in both everyday and artistic contexts.
Use it as a catch-all term
If you are unsure whether something is a painting or a photo, just use 'billede'.
Watch the silent 'd' sound
The 'd' in 'billede' is soft and almost silent, which can be tricky for learners.
Danish design and visuality
Danes value aesthetics highly, and 'billeder' are central to the 'hygge' in Danish homes.
Exemplos
4 de 4Jeg tog et billede af min mad.
I took a picture of my food.
Dette billede er malet af en kendt kunstner.
This picture is painted by a famous artist.
Prøv at se det her billede!
Try to look at this picture!
Artiklen tegner et tydeligt billede af krisen.
The article paints a clear picture of the crisis.
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