das Zitat, -e
quote
Ein kurzer Ausspruch oder Satz, den man von einer anderen Person übernimmt und wiedergibt.
The German word "Zitat" is a noun that means "quote" or "quotation". It is derived from the verb "zitieren," which means "to cite" or "to quote." A "Zitat" typically refers to the exact words of a speaker or author that are repeated by someone else, often to provide evidence, support an argument, or highlight a particular idea.
Similar words in German include "Zitatstelle" (quotation place), "Äußerung" (remark), and "Passage" (passage). The main difference between "Zitat" and these similar terms is that "Zitat" specifically refers to the reproduction of someone else's words verbatim, whereas "Äußerung" might not be a direct quote and "Passage" may refer to a specific excerpt from a text rather than a quote alone.
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Examples
Ich werde ein Zitat aus dem Buch vorlesen.noun
I will read a quote from the book.
Das Zitat kommt von Goethe.noun
The quote comes from Goethe.
Dieses Zitat gefällt vielen Menschen besonders gut.noun
This quote is especially liked by many people.
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