das Magazin, -e
magazine
Eine regelmäßig erscheinende Zeitschrift mit Artikeln, Bildern und Informationen zu verschiedenen Themen.
The German word "Magazin" is a noun meaning "magazine" or "storehouse".
- It comes from the Italian/French word magazin (a warehouse or store).
- In German, "Magazin" can refer to:
- A periodical publication (like a magazine or journal)
- A storage area or depot (e.g., a weapons magazine, or film magazine in cameras)
Similar words:
- Zeitschrift (periodical, journal)
- Depot (depot, storage)
- Heft (notebook, pamphlet)
Differences:
While Zeitschrift specifically means a periodical publication often used for newspapers or academic journals, Magazin is broader, covering both printed media and physical storage contexts. Heft usually refers to smaller booklets rather than glossy magazines.
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Examples
Er liest ein interessantes Magazin.noun
He is reading an interesting magazine.
Das Magazin liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The magazine is lying on the table.
Hast du gestern die neuen Magazine im Kiosk gekauft?noun
Did you buy the new magazines at the kiosk yesterday?
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