Das Zitat
Example: Das Zitat im Buch hat meine Meinung stark beeinflusst.
Definition
"Das Zitat" refers to a quotation or citation, typically a passage or phrase taken from a book, speech, or other text that is repeated or referenced to support a point or illustrate an idea.
Etymology
The word "das Zitat" comes from the Latin 'citare,' meaning 'to summon' or 'to call.' It entered German through scholarly and literary use, originally referring to the act of citing or quoting a source. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'cite'?
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"Das Zitat" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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