noun
Fernberichterstattung
remote reporting
Definition & meaning
The term Fernberichterstattung refers to the act of reporting news, events, or information from a remote location. It describes the practice of journalists or correspondents broadcasting or writing reports from a place distant from the news organization's headquarters.
- Journalistic context: It covers live broadcasts, articles, or reports transmitted from abroad or a distant region (often associated with "Auslandsberichterstattung").
- Technical context: It can also refer to the infrastructure and technology used to transmit data or media signals over long distances.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Fernberichterstattung), plural: Fernberichterstattungen.
- Word origin: This is a compound noun consisting of three parts:
- Fern- (far, remote, distance)
- Bericht (report, account)
- -erstattung (the act of rendering or submitting; derived from the verb erstatten).
Together, they literally translate to "far-report-rendering."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Die Fernberichterstattung aus dem Krisengebiet war sehr beeindruckend.noun
The remote reporting from the crisis area was very impressive.
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