Die Pressemitteilung
Example: Die Pressemitteilung informiert die Öffentlichkeit über das neue Gesetz.
Definition
"Die Pressemitteilung" is a written or recorded statement issued to the media to provide information or announce official news, typically used to inform the public about new developments, such as laws, events, or company updates.
Etymology
"Die Pressemitteilung" comes from the German words 'Presse' meaning 'press' or 'media' and 'Mitteilung' meaning 'communication' or 'message.' It literally means a message to the press. Did you know? The concept of a press release became widespread with the rise of mass media in the early 20th century.
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"Die Pressemitteilung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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