German word

Zeitschrift

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tˌʃʁɪft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmagazine

Example

Er kauft eine Zeitschrift im Supermarkt.

He buys a magazine at the supermarket.

Illustration for Zeitschrift (magazine)

More examples

Sie empfahl mir eine Zeitschrift.

She recommended a magazine to me.

Core concept

A recurring booklet gathers several articles around a subject, with each issue adding a new set of reading.

Common phrases

  • eine Zeitschrift abonnieren

    subscribe to a magazine

  • eine Zeitschrift kaufen

    buy a magazine

  • eine Zeitschrift empfehlen

    recommend a magazine

Similar words

Zeitung: A regularly issued publication covering daily news and recent events.
Magazin: A glossy publication with many photos, features, and entertainment.

Definition in German

Eine regelmäßig erscheinende Publikation in Heftform mit mehreren Artikeln, oft zu einem bestimmten Thema.

Word origin

Zeitschrift is a compound of Zeit, meaning time or period, and Schrift, meaning writing, referring to writing published at set intervals.

Usage tips

  • Zeitschrift is feminine, with the plural Zeitschriften, and usually denotes a themed or recurring publication rather than a daily newspaper.

Other meanings

  • periodicalnoun
  • specialist journalnoun

Related words

  • Zeitschriftenabonnementmagazine subscriptionnoun
  • Zeitschriftenartikelmagazine articlenoun
  • Zeitschriftenverlagmagazine publishernoun

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