German Conversation · Level 20
90 words
German word
Interview
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɪntɐvjuː/
Meaning
- neuter nouninterview
Example
Das Interview war sehr interessant.
The interview was very interesting.
More examples
Ich muss morgen zum Interview gehen.
I have to go to the interview tomorrow.
Core concept
A journalist and a person answering questions face one another while their exchange is shaped for a public audience.
Common phrases
zum Interview gehen
go to the interview
ein Interview vorbereiten
prepare an interview
Similar words
Gespräch: A conversation for exchanging opinions or information.
Unterhaltung: A relaxed conversation for enjoyment or casual talk.
Definition in German
Gespräch zwischen Journalist und Befragtem, das für Medienberichte oder Öffentlichkeitsarbeit geführt wird
Word origin
German Interview is borrowed from English, ultimately from French entrevue, the past participle of entrevoir, meaning 'to see briefly'.
Usage tips
- Interview is neuter, so the forms are das Interview and die Interviews.
Related words
- Interviewerinfemale interviewernoun
- Interviewtermininterview appointmentnoun