die Zeitung, -en
newspaper
Ein gedrucktes Blatt, das regelmäßig erscheint und Nachrichten, Berichte und Informationen über verschiedene Themen enthält.
The German word "Zeitung" is a noun meaning "newspaper".
- It consists of the words "Zeit" (time) and the suffix "-ung" which turns verbs or concepts into nouns (here referring to the product related to "time").
- Thus, "Zeitung" originally refers to something related to reporting or publishing timely information.
Similar words:
- "Nachricht" (news, message)
- "Bericht" (report)
- "Publikation" (publication)
Differences:
- "Zeitung" specifically refers to the physical or digital medium (newspaper) delivering news regularly.
- "Nachricht" is more general and means individual pieces of news or messages.
- "Bericht" focuses on a detailed report or account.
- "Publikation" is a broader term for any published content.
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Examples
Ich lese jeden Morgen die Zeitung.noun
I read the newspaper every morning.
Die Zeitung liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The newspaper is lying on the table.
Sie kauft die Zeitung am Kiosk.noun
She buys the newspaper at the kiosk.
Eine Zeitung liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
A newspaper is lying on the table.
Die Zeitung enthält viele interessante Artikel.noun
The newspaper contains many interesting articles.
Meine Mutter liest jeden Morgen die Zeitung.noun
My mother reads the newspaper every morning.
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