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The act of commenting, that is, giving remarks, explanations, or opinions on a topic, text, or event.
Die Kommentierung des Fußballspiels durch den Experten war sehr aufschlussreich.
The expert's commentating on the football match was very insightful.
commentary
The entirety of the comments or notes that have been given.
Der Professor veröffentlichte eine neue Ausgabe des Buches mit einer ausführlichen Kommentierung.
The professor published a new edition of the book with an extensive commentary.
The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'kommentieren' (to comment) into a feminine noun. Such nouns often describe the action of the verb (the process) or its result (the collection of comments).
Die Kommentierung durch den Journalisten half, die Situation zu verstehen.
The journalist's commentating helped people understand the situation.
To express what is being commented on, German usually uses a genitive or a prepositional phrase with 'von' (of/by). For example: 'die Kommentierung des Buches' (the commentary on the book) or 'die Kommentierung von dem Ereignis' (the commentary on the event).
Die Kommentierung des neuen Gesetzes fiel sehr kritisch aus.
The commentary on the new law was very critical.
In the meaning 'Vorgang des Kommentierens' (act of commenting/commentating), the word is often used for live reporting, for example at sporting events or political debates. Typical adjectives here are 'live' (live), 'sachlich' (objective), or 'emotional' (emotional).
Die Live-Kommentierung des Finales war extrem spannend.
The live commentating on the final was extremely exciting.
When 'Kommentierung' (commentary) refers to a collection of notes, it is often found in academic or literary contexts. It then usually refers to a written work.
Diese Ausgabe enthält eine neue Kommentierung aller Gedichte.
This edition contains a new commentary on all the poems.
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A Kommentar is a single statement or opinion. Kommentierung, by contrast, refers to the act of commenting and focuses on someone explaining or assessing a topic or event. Kommentar is the appropriate term for a specific contribution, while Kommentierung refers to the activity as a whole.
Die Kommentierung des Wahlergebnisses durch die Moderatorin dauerte mehrere Minuten.
The moderator's commentary on the election result lasted several minutes.
Der Kommentar der Moderatorin enthält ihre Einschätzung des Wahlergebnisses.
The moderator's comment contains her assessment of the election result.
