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halftone
German → American English
American English
halftone
Ein Ton- oder Farbabstufung zwischen zwei Extremwerten; in der Drucktechnik auch ein Rasterbild.
Die Illustration wurde in Halftone gedruckt, um sanfte Schattierungen darzustellen.In German, Halftone is often used in technical or artistic contexts; for everyday speech, people more often say Grauton or Schattierung depending on the meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Halftone” mean in German?
“Halftone” means a half-tone or intermediate shade; in printing and graphics, it can also refer to a halftone image or screen.
Is “Halftone” the same as “Halbton”?
Not always. “Halbton” can mean a semitone in music or a half-tone in color/shading, so the context matters.
When do Germans use “Halftone”?
It is mainly used in technical, artistic, or printing contexts, especially when talking about shades, raster images, or tonal gradations.