German word

Kolumne

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈlʊmnə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncolumn

Example

Viele Leser kommentieren die Kolumne online.

Many readers comment on the column online.

Illustration for Kolumne (column)

More examples

In seiner Kolumne nimmt der Autor oft gesellschaftliche Missstände aufs Korn.

In his column, the author often sharply criticizes social ills.

Core concept

A small recurring space in a publication gives one writer room for a brief, recognizable viewpoint.

Common phrases

  • eine Kolumne verfassen

    compose a column

  • eine satirische Kolumne

    a satirical column

  • die Kolumne betreuen

    oversee a column

Similar words

Meinungsbeitrag: A piece of writing that argues or expresses a personal view on a specific subject.
Kommentar: A short piece that evaluates an event or issue from the author's perspective.
Glosse: A short article using gentle humor or satire to address social events.

Definition in German

Eine regelmäßige, kurze journalistische Meinungs- oder Kommentarspalte in einer Zeitung oder Zeitschrift, die oft von derselben Person geschrieben wird.

Word origin

Kolumne comes from Latin columna, meaning "pillar," through French colonne; German applied it to a recurring newspaper section and its commentary.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English column, German Kolumne normally denotes a regular opinion or commentary feature, not every vertical layout section.

Related words

  • Kolumnistcolumnistnoun
  • Kolumnistinfemale columnistnoun
  • kolumnistischcolumnist-styleadjective

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