German Conversation · Level 159
29 words
German word
Berichterstattung
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʁɪçtɛɐ̯ˌʃtatʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounreporting
Example
Die Berichterstattungen über das Ereignis waren ausführlich.
The reporting on the event was detailed.
More examples
Journalisten sollten sachliche Berichterstattung bevorzugen.
Journalists should prefer factual reporting.
Core concept
A wide media lens following an event and building its public account from many reports.
Common phrases
sachliche Berichterstattung
factual reporting
parteilose Berichterstattung
impartial reporting
umfangreiche Berichterstattung
extensive reporting
Similar words
Nachrichten: A stream of brief updates about daily events on television, radio, or the internet.
Bericht: A single written or broadcast account of an event or investigation.
Meldung: A brief news item or notification that conveys only the main points.
Reportage: A detailed article or broadcast describing events and context from on-site reporting.
Definition in German
Die systematische Sammlung, Prüfung und Veröffentlichung von Informationen durch Medien.
Word origin
The noun comes from berichterstatten plus -ung, while berichterstatten joins Bericht with erstatten, which can mean to render or provide something.
Usage tips
- Berichterstattung often refers to collective media coverage, whereas ein Bericht usually means one particular report.
Other meanings
- coveragenoun
Opposites
- Geheimhaltungsecrecynoun
Related words
- Berichtswesenreporting systemnoun
- Berichtreportnoun