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To tell someone orally or in writing about an event, an experience, or a situation, or to communicate information about it.
Können Sie uns bitte berichten, was genau passiert ist?
Could you please report to us what exactly happened?
The verb 'berichten' (to report) belongs to the noun 'der Bericht' (report). When you report on something, you give a report.
Der Zeuge musste der Polizei einen genauen Bericht geben.
The witness had to give the police a precise report.
'Berichten' (to report) can be used with two prepositions: 'über' (+ accusative) for a topic or situation, and 'von' (+ dative) for an event or personal experience.
Er berichtete über die Ergebnisse der Studie.
He reported on the results of the study.
After 'berichten' (to report), there is often a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass' (that) or an indirect question, e.g. with 'wie' (how), 'was' (what), or 'wo' (where).
Der Sprecher berichtete, dass die Verhandlungen erfolgreich waren.
The spokesperson reported that the negotiations had been successful.
In the meaning 'to provide professional information', the context is usually the media world. Typical subjects are then journalists, correspondents, or media such as 'die Zeitung' (the newspaper) or 'das Fernsehen' (television).
Ein Korrespondent berichtet live aus dem Krisengebiet.
A correspondent is reporting live from the crisis area.
to say
'sagen' and 'berichten' can both mean that information is passed on. 'sagen' is short and general; it fits individual sentences, opinions, or simple messages. 'berichten' is used more when someone tells about an event, an experience, or a situation in more detail. In the news or in a newspaper, 'berichten' is especially typical. Memory tip: You can say something briefly, but you usually 'berichtet über etwas' (report on something).
Nach der Reise berichtet sie ihren Eltern von den Problemen am Flughafen.
After the trip, she tells her parents about the problems at the airport.
Zu Hause sagt Max vor dem Termin noch schnell die neue Adresse.
At home, Max quickly gives the new address before the appointment.