captionen
Captionen is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily in the context of visual media and communication. Most commonly, it refers to a short piece of text that accompanies an image, photograph, or illustration. The purpose of a caption is to provide context, explanation, or identification for the visual element. Captions can describe what is happening in the image, identify people or places, or offer additional information that is not immediately apparent from the visual alone. In journalism and photography, captions are crucial for ensuring the accurate understanding of an image by the audience.
The term "captionen" can also be used in a broader sense to describe any accompanying text that