German word

Magazin

Pronunciation

IPA/magaˈtsiːn/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmagazine

Example

Ich lese gern Magazine auf dem Sofa.

I like reading magazines on the sofa.

Illustration for Magazin (magazine)

More examples

Im Supermarkt liegen oft kostenlose Magazine aus.

Free magazines are often available in supermarkets.

Core concept

A bounded place or format that keeps a selected stock ready for use or consultation.

Common phrases

  • Mode-Magazin

    fashion magazine

  • kostenloses Magazin

    free magazine

Similar words

Zeitschrift: A regularly issued periodical containing articles, columns, and special features.
Zeitung: A printed publication devoted mainly to current news and events.
Heft: A small, thin booklet or issue with relatively few pages.
Broschüre: A thin guide booklet created to introduce a product or service.

Definition in German

Ein Heft mit thematischen Beiträgen, Reportagen und Bildern, das in regelmäßigen Abständen erscheint.

Word origin

The German noun came through French magasin from Arabic makhzan, meaning storehouse, while later German usage applied it to organized ammunition and reading material.

Usage tips

  • For a periodical, Magazin often suggests a themed publication, while Zeitschrift is the broader term for a magazine or journal.

Other meanings

  • ammunition magazinenoun
  • storehousenoun

Related words

  • Magazinartikelmagazine articlenoun
  • Magazinabonnementmagazine subscriptionnoun

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