Example: Die Eilmeldung informiert schnell über wichtige Nachrichten.
Definition
"Die Eilmeldung" refers to a breaking news alert that quickly informs the public about urgent and important events, typically in journalism. It is used to deliver immediate updates on significant developments that require swift attention.
Translations
breaking news
la noticia urgente
het spoedbericht
notícia d'última hora
le flash
Etymology
The term "die Eilmeldung" combines the German word "eilig," meaning urgent or hurried, with "Meldung," meaning message or report. Together, it literally means an urgent report. Did you know? This term reflects the need for speed in delivering critical news stories.
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"Die Eilmeldung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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