noun

der Bericht, -e

report

Ein Text, in dem jemand über ein Ereignis oder eine Situation informiert.

Definition & meaning

A Bericht is a factual, objective, and structured account of an event, situation, or development. It is used to convey information to others without focusing on personal feelings or interpretations.

There are several contexts where this word is commonly used:

Journalism: A news report or coverage of a specific topic in newspapers, radio, or television.
Administration and Business: An official document such as an annual report, a status report, or minutes of a meeting.
Legal and Police: A formal statement or record of an incident, such as a police report.
General usage: Any detailed description of something that has happened, such as a travel report.

Grammar & Word origin

The word Bericht is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Berichte.

It is derived from the verb berichten, which means "to report" or "to narrate." The verb itself is formed from the prefix be- and the verb richten. Historically, richten meant to put something in order or to direct. Therefore, a Bericht was originally an act of putting information into a proper, directed order for someone else to understand.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

Meldung: Often used for shorter news items or notifications.
Protokoll: Specifically refers to minutes of a meeting or a formal record of proceedings.
Report: A loanword from English, often used in business or technical contexts.
Schilderung: A more descriptive or narrative account of an event.
Darstellung: A presentation or representation of facts.

Antonyms:

Gerücht: A rumor, which is unverified information, whereas a report is expected to be factual.
Verschweigen: The act of keeping silent or concealing information, which is the opposite of reporting it.
Geheimnis: A secret, referring to information that is intentionally not reported or shared.