Die Zeitung
Example: Ich lese jeden Morgen die Zeitung beim Frühstück.
Definition
"Die Zeitung" refers to a printed or digital publication that provides news, articles, and information about current events, often issued daily or weekly. It is commonly read to stay informed, as in the example phrase, "Ich lese jeden Morgen die Zeitung beim Frühstück."
Etymology
The word "die Zeitung" comes from the German verb 'zeigen,' meaning 'to show,' combined with the suffix '-ung,' which forms nouns indicating an action or result. Thus, "Zeitung" originally meant 'showing' or 'displaying' information, fitting its role as a news publication.
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"Die Zeitung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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