A magazine or journal that specializes in a particular field and is aimed at experts and people interested in that area. It typically contains current research findings, specialist articles, and industry-specific news.
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Als Architektin abonniert sie mehrere Fachzeitschriften, um über neue Materialien und Techniken informiert zu sein.
As an architect, she subscribes to several specialist journals to stay informed about new materials and techniques.
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Compound word
This word is a compound of 'das Fach' (here: specialist field) and 'die Zeitschrift' (magazine, journal). So it literally means a journal for a specific specialist field.
EXAMPLE
Er liest regelmäßig eine Fachzeitschrift für Informatik.
He regularly reads a specialist journal for computer science.
The component 'Fach-'
The first part of the word, 'Fach-', is used in many German words to indicate specialization. If you recognize 'Fach-', it helps you understand words like 'Fachbuch' (specialist book), 'Fachsprache' (technical language), or 'Fachpersonal' (specialist staff).
EXAMPLE
Dieser Fachartikel wurde in einer wichtigen Fachzeitschrift publiziert.
This specialist article was published in an important specialist journal.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Fachzeitschrift' are 'abonnieren' (to subscribe to), 'lesen' (to read), and, for academics, 'in einer Fachzeitschrift veröffentlichen' (to publish in a specialist journal).
EXAMPLE
Die Forscherin hofft, ihre Studie bald in einer internationalen Fachzeitschrift veröffentlichen zu können.
The researcher hopes to be able to publish her study soon in an international specialist journal.
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near_synonym · confusable
Fachzeitschrift vs Zeitschrift
magazine / journal
'Zeitschrift' and 'Fachzeitschrift' both refer to a publication that appears regularly and contains articles. 'Zeitschrift' is the more general term and can cover many topics, for example fashion, travel, sports, or everyday life. A 'Fachzeitschrift' is more specific: it deals with a particular field and is aimed more at people who work in that area or study it in detail. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Fachzeitschrift' is also a kind of 'Zeitschrift'. If the specific field and specialist articles are important, you say 'Fachzeitschrift'; otherwise, 'Zeitschrift' is usually enough.
Fachzeitschrift
Mina liest eine Fachzeitschrift für Medizin, weil sie sich auf ihre Prüfung vorbereitet.
Mina reads a specialist journal for medicine because she is preparing for her exam.
Zeitschrift
Im Wartezimmer lag eine Zeitschrift mit vielen Rezepten.
In the waiting room, there was a magazine with lots of recipes.
