Urbild
dasNounarchetype; original; prototype
English translations
- 01
archetype
- 02
original
- 03
model
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Urbild ist ein ursprüngliches Muster oder Modell, das als Vorbild für spätere Nachahmungen dient.
- English meaning
- Archetype
- Synonym
- Archetyp
- German example
- Der griechische Held Herakles gilt als Urbild des starken Mannes.
- English example
- The Greek hero Heracles is considered an archetype of the strong man.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Urbild
- Plural Form
- die Urbilder
Related words
- Miniaturporträt
A miniature portrait is a small, often hand-painted portrait, typically made on ivory or another fine material.
- Minibildchen
Miniature picture
- Archetyp
Archetype
Example sentences with “Urbild”
Das Urbild aller Helden ist Odysseus. (The archetype of all heroes is Odysseus.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Urbild?
The plural is 'die Urbilder'. It is a neuter noun (das).