German word

Rezension

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeːt͡sɛnˈzi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbook review

Example

Sie hat eine Rezension im Magazin geschrieben.

She wrote a book review in the magazine.

Illustration for Rezension (book review)

More examples

Ich habe eine positive Rezension über das neue Buch gelesen.

I read a positive review of the new book.

Core concept

A compact article guides readers through a work and ends with a considered judgment.

Common phrases

  • eine Rezension schreiben

    write a book review

  • eine Rezension lesen

    read a book review

  • eine positive Rezension

    a positive book review

Similar words

Kritik: An analysis of a work that discusses its strengths, weaknesses, and overall quality.
Bewertung: A judgment of quality expressed through standards, scores, or ratings.
Besprechung: A written account that explains a work or event and summarizes its main points.
Meinung: A personal expression of feelings or thoughts about something.

Definition in German

Rezension ist ein kurzer schriftlicher Bericht über ein Buch, einen Film oder ein anderes Werk, der den Inhalt zusammenfasst und eine Bewertung gibt.

Word origin

Rezension comes from Latin recensio, a noun formed from recensere, meaning to examine or assess.

Usage tips

  • Rezension is feminine, so the standard form is die Rezension and its plural is die Rezensionen.

Other meanings

  • reviewnoun

Related words

  • rezensierenreviewverb
  • Rezensentreviewernoun
  • rezensiertreviewedadjective

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