commentator
Loading your saved state.
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.
commentator
A journalist who expresses their personal opinion on current topics in the form of a commentary in newspapers, magazines, or on websites.
Ein bekannter Kommentator der Süddeutschen Zeitung kritisierte die Regierung scharf.
A well-known commentator from the Süddeutsche Zeitung sharply criticized the government.
'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.
reporter
Der Reporter and der Kommentator can both speak during a live broadcast of a sporting event. A Reporter tends to report on the event and research it, while a Kommentator describes and analyzes what is happening. Kommentator is therefore especially appropriate for the live description of individual plays.
Der Kommentator beschreibt live jeden Spielzug und erklärt seine Bedeutung.
The commentator describes every play live and explains its significance.
Der Reporter berichtet live vom Stadion über die Stimmung und das Spiel.
The reporter is reporting live from the stadium on the atmosphere and the game.
