German word

Presse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁɛsə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpress

Example

Die Presse berichtet über das Ereignis.

The press is reporting on the event.

Illustration for Presse (press)

More examples

Ich habe es aus der Presse erfahren.

I learned about it from the newspaper.

Core concept

A network that presses selected information into public view through newspapers, publishers, editors, and reporters.

Common phrases

  • aus der Presse erfahren

    learn from the newspaper

  • für die Presse schreiben

    write for the press

  • an die Presse gehen

    bring it to the press

Similar words

Journalismus: The skilled practice of researching and reporting news for the public.
Medien: Communication channels such as television, print, and online platforms.
Journalist: A news worker who researches stories and creates reports or articles.
Zeitung: A newspaper issued regularly with reports on current events.

Definition in German

Presse bezeichnet die institutionelle Form der Berichterstattung, also Verlage, Redaktionen und Journalisten, sowie allgemein gedruckte und veröffentlichte Medien.

Word origin

German Presse was borrowed from French presse, from presser and ultimately Latin premere, 'to press', first referring to a printing press and later to printed media and its institutions.

Usage tips

  • Presse is feminine: die Presse, der Presse, and plural die Pressen when referring to physical presses; the media sense is usually singular.

Other meanings

  • medianoun

Opposites

  • Geheimhaltungconfidentialitynoun
  • Stillschweigensilencenoun

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