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commentator
A person who describes and analyzes an event, especially a sports event, live for radio, television, or a livestream.
Der Kommentator schrie vor Aufregung, als das Tor fiel.
The commentator shouted with excitement when the goal was scored.
'Der Kommentator' (the commentator) is derived from the verb 'kommentieren' (to comment) and the noun 'der Kommentar' (the comment/commentary). The ending '-or' often refers to a person who performs a particular activity.
Er kommentiert die Nachrichtenlage für einen großen Fernsehsender.
He comments on the news situation for a major television broadcaster.
The context makes clear which type of commentator is meant. Words like 'Sport' (sports), 'Spiel' (game), or 'live' point to the reporter. Terms like 'Zeitung' (newspaper), 'Politik' (politics), or 'Meinung' (opinion) point to the journalist.
Der Kommentator des Spiels war sehr emotional.
The commentator for the game was very emotional.
To specify the live reporter, compound nouns are often used, for example 'Sportkommentator' (sports commentator), 'Fußballkommentator' (football/soccer commentator), or 'Live-Kommentator' (live commentator).
Als Sportkommentator reist er durch die ganze Welt.
As a sports commentator, he travels all over the world.
speaker / spokesperson
'der Sprecher' and 'der Kommentator' can both speak in the media or in public. A 'Sprecher' usually passes on information, reads texts, or speaks officially for an organization. A 'Kommentator' describes and evaluates an event, especially in sports, or writes their opinion on a current topic. Learners may confuse the words because both can be voices on the radio, on television, or online. If someone is providing neutral information or speaking officially, 'Sprecher' fits. If someone is explaining, putting things into context, or expressing an opinion, 'Kommentator' fits.
Der Kommentator erklärte während des Spiels jede wichtige Szene.
The commentator explained every important moment during the game.
Am Montag liest der Sprecher die Nachrichten im Radio.
On Monday, the announcer reads the news on the radio.