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A text in a newspaper, magazine, or on a website that provides information about a particular topic.
Ich habe gestern einen interessanten Artikel über künstliche Intelligenz gelesen.
Yesterday I read an interesting article about artificial intelligence.
When talking about newspapers, magazines, or websites, an 'Artikel' (article) is a text. Typical verbs in this context are 'lesen' (to read), 'schreiben' (to write), or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish).
Sie hat für eine lokale Zeitung einen Artikel verfasst.
She wrote an article for a local newspaper.
In the context of language and grammar, 'Artikel' (article) refers to the word that accompanies a noun. People speak of the 'bestimmter Artikel' (definite article: der, die, das) or 'unbestimmter Artikel' (indefinite article: ein, eine).
Kannst du mir den richtigen Artikel für „Mädchen“ sagen?
Can you tell me the correct article for 'Mädchen'?
In shops, catalogs, or online stores, an 'Artikel' (item) is a product or good. The word is often used in connection with prices and availability.
Alle reduzierten Artikel finden Sie im hinteren Teil des Geschäfts.
You can find all reduced items at the back of the store.
When laws, contracts, or constitutions are being discussed, 'Artikel' (article) refers to a specific paragraph or section. In this context, a number often follows.
Bitte lesen Sie Artikel 5 des Mietvertrags sorgfältig durch.
Please read Article 5 of the rental contract carefully.
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'der Artikel' and 'der Text' can both mean something written. 'der Text' is the more general word: it can be short or long and appear in many forms, for example as a message, exercise, or story. 'der Artikel' is a specific type of text, usually in a newspaper, magazine, or on a website. It provides information about a topic. Learners may confuse the words because every article is a text, but not every text is an article. If you are talking about a journalistic or informative piece, 'Artikel' fits. If the type of writing is not important, 'Text' is more natural.
Sofia hat am Wochenende einen Artikel über gesunde Ernährung gelesen.
Sofia read an article about healthy eating over the weekend.
Nach der Arbeit schreibt ihr einen kurzen Text über euren Tag.
After work, you write a short text about your day.