die Berichterstattung, -en
reporting · coverage
Das Weitergeben von Informationen über Ereignisse oder Themen, meist durch Medien wie Zeitung, Radio oder Fernsehen.
The German word "Berichterstattung" is a noun that derives from the verb "berichten," which means "to report." The noun "Bericht" means "report," and the ending "-erstattung" comes from "erstatten," which implies giving or providing. Combined, "Berichterstattung" specifically refers to "reporting" or "coverage," and often implies the process of providing information via media outlets about events and topics to the public.
Words with a similar meaning include "Reportage" (reportage or journalistic report), "Nachrichten" (news), and "Medienberichterstattung" (media coverage).
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Examples
Die Berichterstattung war sehr informativ.noun
The reporting was very informative.
Unsere Berichterstattung brachte viele neue Informationen ans Licht.noun
Our reporting brought many new pieces of information to light.
Die Berichterstattung über die Umweltprobleme wurde gestern im Fernsehen gezeigt.noun
The coverage of the environmental problems was shown on television yesterday.
Wegen der schnellen Berichterstattung konnten die Zuschauer sofort reagieren.noun
Because of the rapid reporting the viewers were able to react immediately.
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