German word

Journalist

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒʊʁnaˈlɪst/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjournalist

Example

Der Journalist schreibt einen Artikel.

The journalist is writing an article.

Illustration for Journalist (journalist)

More examples

Ich habe gestern mit dem Journalisten gesprochen.

I spoke to the journalist yesterday.

Core concept

A journalist turns investigated events and statements into a published report for a newspaper, broadcast, or other medium.

Common phrases

  • mit dem Journalisten sprechen

    speak to the journalist

  • als Journalist tätig sein

    work as a journalist

  • Journalist veröffentlicht Artikel

    Journalist publishes articles

Similar words

Reporter: A field reporter who gathers news and writes short accounts of current events.
Redakteur: A publishing editor who reviews reports and shapes them for release.
Korrespondent: A journalist who regularly provides information from a remote or overseas area.
Autor: A person who writes books or magazine articles, often creatively or analytically.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die beruflich Informationen recherchiert, Texte für Zeitungen, Radio oder Fernsehen schreibt und veröffentlicht.

Word origin

Journalist entered German through French journaliste and is related to French journal, which comes from Latin diurnalis, meaning daily.

Usage tips

  • Journalist is a weak masculine noun, so the accusative and dative singular use den or dem Journalisten.

Other meanings

  • reporternoun

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