German word

Report

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈpɔʁt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfeature

Example

Im Fernsehen lief ein Report über die aktuellen Ereignisse.

A feature on current events was broadcast on television.

Illustration for Report (feature)

More examples

Die Redaktion veröffentlichte einen Report über die Lebensbedingungen der Migrantinnen und Migranten.

The editorial team published a feature article about the living conditions of migrants.

Core concept

A television or magazine feature follows an important event beyond the headline, connecting details with its wider context.

Common phrases

  • einen Report lesen

    read a feature article

  • einen Report veröffentlichen

    publish a feature article

  • ein ausführlicher Report

    a detailed feature article

Similar words

Artikel: A written piece in a newspaper or magazine about one topic.
Bericht: A short report presenting the facts of an event or investigation.

Definition in German

Report bezeichnet in den Medien einen längeren Beitrag, der Fakten zusammenfasst und Hintergründe erklärt.

Word origin

The noun is a borrowing from English report and ultimately derives from Latin reportare, formed from re- and portare, to carry back.

Usage tips

  • In German media language, Report usually suggests an in-depth feature, while Bericht is the broader everyday word for a report or account.

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