German Conversation · Level 91
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German word
Redakteur
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁedakˈtøːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nouneditor
Example
Der Redakteur prüft den Artikel.
The editor checks the article.
More examples
Der Redakteur gab der Autorin Hinweise zur Überarbeitung.
The editor gave the author suggestions for revision.
Core concept
A publishing professional shapes raw text and information into a finished piece for readers.
Common phrases
zuständiger Redakteur
editor in charge
als Redakteur tätig sein
work as an editor
Redakteur einer Tageszeitung
daily newspaper editor
Similar words
Redakteurin: A female staff editor who develops, checks, and prepares articles for publication.
Redaktion: An editorial department or organization responsible for producing and preparing content.
Chefredakteur: A chief editor who sets editorial policy and leads the editorial staff.
Definition in German
Berufsbezeichnung für jemanden, der Informationen sammelt, Inhalte strukturiert und Texte für die Publikation aufbereitet.
Word origin
Redakteur is a German borrowing from French rédacteur, ultimately related to Latin redigere, to bring together or organize.
Usage tips
- In German, Redakteur often denotes a staff editorial professional, especially in journalism, rather than any person who edits occasionally.
Other meanings
- newspaper editornoun
Related words
- Redakteurinfemale editornoun
- Redaktioneditorial departmentnoun