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icon in German

icon in German is Symbol, Bild, Ikone — icon means a small picture or symbol on a screen that represents a program, file, or action.

icon in German

Symbol
noun
Bild
noun
Ikone
noun
Ikone
noun
(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
Icon
noun
(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
Icon
noun
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.
Ikone
noun
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.

What does "icon" mean?

  1. noun A small picture or symbol on a screen that represents a program, file, or action.
    "Click the small cog icon in the corner to open the settings."
  2. noun A person or thing so famous and admired that it comes to represent a whole category or era.
    "She remains a fashion icon, and designers still copy her style."
  3. noun A religious painting, typically of a saint or holy figure, especially in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
    "The monk kneeled before an icon of the Virgin Mary and lit a candle."
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icon in a sentence

  • Click the small cog icon in the corner to open the settings.
  • She tapped the mail icon to check her inbox.
  • She remains a fashion icon, and designers still copy her style.
  • The singer became a cultural icon after that one performance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "icon" in German?
"icon" in German is Symbol, Bild, Ikone. icon means: A small picture or symbol on a screen that represents a program, file, or action.
How do you use "icon" in a sentence?
Example: "Click the small cog icon in the corner to open the settings." In German, "icon" is Symbol, Bild, Ikone.
Are there other ways to say "icon" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "icon": Symbol, Bild, Ikone, Icon.
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