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gazette
A newspaper, often with a local or regional focus, that mainly contains advertisements, official announcements, and news.
Ich lese jeden Samstag den lokalen Anzeiger, um über Veranstaltungen in der Stadt informiert zu sein.
I read the local gazette every Saturday to stay informed about events in the city.
The word 'Anzeiger' comes from the verb 'anzeigen' (to show/report), which means 'to show something' or 'to report.' An 'Anzeiger' is therefore literally something or someone that shows or reports something.
Der Drehzahlmesser hat einen roten Anzeiger für den kritischen Bereich.
The tachometer has a red indicator for the critical range.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Anzeiger' from the context. If it is about media and news, it means a newspaper. In a technical context, it is a measuring device. In a legal or police context, it refers to a person.
Im „Tages-Anzeiger“ stand ein interessanter Artikel.
There was an interesting article in the 'Tages-Anzeiger.'
When 'Anzeiger' refers to a newspaper, it is often used with verbs such as 'lesen' (to read), 'abonnieren' (to subscribe to), or 'eine Anzeige schalten/aufgeben' (to place an ad). It is also often part of the name of a local newspaper.
Wir haben eine Anzeige für unser altes Auto im Anzeiger aufgegeben.
We placed an ad for our old car in the gazette.
The use of 'Anzeiger' for a person who reports a crime is mainly limited to legal and administrative language. In everyday language, one would more likely speak of a 'Zeuge' (witness) or 'Informant' (informant).
Laut Akte hat der Anzeiger die Beobachtung am 15. Mai gemeldet.
According to the file, the complainant reported the observation on May 15.
newspaper
'Zeitung' and 'Anzeiger' can both mean a regularly published publication with information. 'Zeitung' is the general word for news, reports, and current topics. 'Anzeiger' is more specific and often means a local or regional newspaper that contains many advertisements, official announcements, and short news items. The words can be confused because an 'Anzeiger' can be a type of newspaper. If you are speaking generally about a news medium, 'Zeitung' is more natural. 'Anzeiger' fits especially for local papers or in the names of newspapers.
Im lokalen Anzeiger steht heute eine Wohnung zur Miete.
There is an apartment for rent in the local gazette today.
Am Montag kaufe ich eine Zeitung, um die Nachrichten zu lesen.
On Monday, I buy a newspaper to read the news.