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noun

die Tageszeitung, -en

daily newspaper

Eine Veröffentlichung, die jeden Tag erscheint und über aktuelle Ereignisse berichtet.

Definition & meaning

A "Tageszeitung" is a daily newspaper. It is a printed or digital publication issued every day, or at least most days of the week (typically excluding Sundays in some regions), that contains current news, editorials, features, and advertisements. Its primary purpose is to provide timely information on politics, economics, culture, sports, and local events to the general public.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a feminine compound noun. Its components are:

  • Tag : The German word for "day."
  • -es-: A linking element (Fugen-s) used to join the two words.
  • Zeitung : The German word for "newspaper."

Historically, the word "Zeitung" is derived from the Middle High German "tīdunge," which originally meant "tidings," "message," or "news." Over time, the meaning shifted from the news itself to the medium through which the news is delivered.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • das Blatt : Literally "the leaf" or "sheet," frequently used as a colloquial or journalistic term for a newspaper.
  • die Gazette : A somewhat dated or more formal term for a newspaper.
  • das Journal : Often used to refer to a daily record or a specific type of news publication.
  • das Presseorgan : A more technical or formal term referring to a publication that serves as a voice for a specific group or simply a news outlet.

Antonyms:

  • die Wochenzeitung : A weekly newspaper that is published only once a week.
  • das Magazin : A magazine, which usually focuses on specific topics and is published at longer intervals (weekly, monthly).
  • die Fachzeitschrift : A professional or academic journal that focuses on a specific field of study rather than general daily news.

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Examples

Er liest jeden Morgen die Tageszeitung.noun

He reads the daily newspaper every morning.

Die Tageszeitung liegt auf dem Tisch.noun

The daily newspaper is on the table.

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