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Eine Person, die Informationen sammelt, über Ereignisse berichtet und Nachrichten für Medien wie Zeitung, Radio oder Fernsehen weitergibt.
The German word "Reporter" is a noun borrowed from English, meaning "reporter" or "journalist" — a person who reports news or events. It comes from the verb "report" (to give an account) plus the agent suffix "-er" (indicating a person who performs an action).
Similar German words:
- Journalist — broader term also used for professional writers or correspondents.
- Korrespondent — correspondent, often stationed in a specific location.
- Berichterstatter — commentator or reporter, often for official or formal reports.
Difference:
- Reporter typically emphasizes the role of reporting news directly from events.
- Journalist may include broader tasks like analysis or editorial work.
- Korrespondent usually implies reporting from abroad or a distant location.
- Berichterstatter can refer to official or written reports, sometimes in parliamentary or specialized settings.
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Examples
Der Reporter schreibt einen Artikel.noun
The reporter is writing an article.
Ein Reporter interviewt die Zeugin.noun
A reporter interviews the witness.
Ein Reporter berichtet über aktuelle Ereignisse.noun
A reporter reports on current events.
Reporter recherchieren oft unter schwierigen Bedingungen.noun
Reporters often conduct research under difficult conditions.
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