English–German

“editor” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁedakˈtøːɐ̯/

Example

Der Redakteur prüft den Artikel.

The editor checks the article.

Illustration for Redakteur (editor)

How to say “editor” in German

“Editor” in German is Redakteur.

A publishing professional shapes raw text and information into a finished piece for readers.

Full entry for Redakteur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Redakteur

Der Redakteur gab der Autorin Hinweise zur Überarbeitung.

The editor gave the author suggestions for revision.

Tips for using Redakteur

  • In German, Redakteur often denotes a staff editorial professional, especially in journalism, rather than any person who edits occasionally.

Other German words for “editor”

Der Herausgeber korrigierte den Beitrag vor dem Druck.

The editor corrected the article before printing.

“editor” in other languages