zitieren
quote · cite
Worte oder Sätze von jemandem genau wiedergeben, meist um etwas zu zeigen oder zu erklären.
The German word "zitieren" is a verb that means "to quote". It is derived from the Latin root "citare," which also relates to citation. "Zitieren" is used when referencing or repeating someone else's words, typically in writing or speech, to support an argument or acknowledge the source of information.
Similar words in German include "nennen" (to name) and "anführen" (to cite or mention). While "nennen" generally refers to naming or identifying someone or something, and "anführen" can imply citing in a more formal context, "zitieren" specifically emphasizes the act of quoting verbatim what someone else has said or written.
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Examples
Sie zitieren oft berühmte Philosophen.verb
They often quote famous philosophers.
Gestern haben die Schüler im Unterricht mehrere Quellen korrekt zitiert.verb
Yesterday the students correctly cited several sources in class.
Warum müssen wir in diesem Bericht so viele Experten zitieren?verb
Why do we have to quote so many experts in this report?
Im Vortrag zitierte der Sprecher die Studie nur teilweise.verb
In the lecture the speaker only partially cited the study.
In der Diskussion wollte niemand den Artikel wörtlich zitieren.verb
In the discussion no one wanted to quote the article verbatim.
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