moderieren
moderate
Ein Gespräch, eine Runde oder eine Sendung leiten und dafür sorgen, dass alles geordnet abläuft.
Definition & meaning
The verb moderieren generally means to preside over, facilitate, or host a discussion, event, or program. It involves guiding the flow of conversation, keeping track of time, ensuring rules are followed, and maintaining a neutral stance.
- Broadcasting/Events: To act as the host or presenter of a television show, radio program, or live event.
- Discussions/Groups: To act as a mediator or facilitator in a workshop, meeting, or group discussion, ensuring that all participants can speak and that the objective is met without taking sides.
- IT/Online: To oversee digital platforms, forums, or comment sections to ensure that content adheres to community guidelines (e.g., removing spam or abusive comments).
Grammar & Word origin
moderieren is a weak verb. Its conjugation follows the standard pattern: ich moderiere, du moderierst, er/sie/es moderiert, wir moderieren, ihr moderiert, sie/Sie moderieren. The past tense (Präteritum) is moderierte and the past participle is moderiert.
It originates from the Latin word moderari, which means to regulate, restrain, or control. It entered the German language via the French modérer.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- leiten (to lead or manage)
- führen (to guide or conduct)
- präsentieren (to present)
- vermitteln (to mediate)
- durch ein Programm führen [?](vocabuo://word/durch ein Programm führen) (to lead through a program)
Antonyms
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Examples
Er wird die Diskussion moderieren.verb
He will moderate the discussion.
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