noun
symbol
B1
Means 'symbol' — a sign, emblem or representation used in writing, math or culture. German noun das Symbol, plural Symbole. Regular declension (das Symbol, die Symbole). No unusual plural. Often used in compounds (z. B. Symbolik) and in abstract contexts. Common in signage.
Examples
Das Symbol auf der Karte zeigt den Standort.
The symbol on the map shows the location.
Das Denkmal blieb ein Symbol der Stadt, obwohl viele Menschen inzwischen in andere Viertel zogen.
The monument remained a symbol of the city, although many people had since moved to other neighborhoods.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol für den Frieden.
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a simple icon on a map or app — a clear, small picture that stands for something.
Think of English 'symbol'—very similar pronunciation.
Neuter nouns often go with 'das' — picture the symbol inside a neutral gray box labeled 'das'.
Notes
Plural is 'Symbole'. 'Symbol' is often used in technical, mathematical and cultural contexts.