columnist
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columnist
A journalist or writer who regularly writes a column, that is, an opinion-based piece on a particular topic, for a newspaper, magazine, or website.
Als Kolumnist für eine große Tageszeitung kommentiert er wöchentlich das politische Geschehen.
As a columnist for a major daily newspaper, he comments weekly on political events.
A 'Kolumnist' (columnist) is a person who writes a 'Kolumne' (column). A column is a regularly published, opinionated article in a newspaper or on a website.
Ich lese jeden Samstag seine Kolumne im Magazin.
I read his column in the magazine every Saturday.
The role is often described with 'als Kolumnist' (as a columnist). To name the publication the person writes for, you use the preposition 'für' (for).
Er arbeitet seit fünf Jahren als Kolumnist.
He has been working as a columnist for five years.
The main task of a columnist is to express a personal opinion and encourage reflection. Unlike a news reporter, a columnist does not only report objectively on facts.
Der Kolumnist vertritt in seinen Texten oft provokante Thesen.
The columnist often puts forward provocative arguments in his texts.
commentator
A Kommentator and a Kolumnist can both publish personal opinions on current issues. “Kommentator” emphasizes the commenting function of a piece, while “Kolumnist” usually refers to a journalist who regularly writes a column. When the format and regularity are important, “Kolumnist” is the better choice.
Der Kolumnist schreibt jeden Freitag über die neue Regel und ihre Folgen.
The columnist writes every Friday about the new rule and its consequences.
Der Kommentator erklärt in seinem Beitrag, warum er die neue Regel kritisch sieht.
The commentator explains in his piece why he views the new rule critically.
