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editorial
An opinion-forming article on a prominent page of a newspaper or magazine that presents the editorial team's position on a current topic.
Im heutigen Leitartikel kritisiert der Chefredakteur die neue Regierungspolitik scharf.
In today's editorial, the editor-in-chief sharply criticizes the new government policy.
The word is made up of 'leiten' (to lead) and 'Artikel' (article). So it is a 'leitender Artikel' (leading article) that is meant to steer readers' opinions in a certain direction or present the editorial team's position.
Der Leitartikel gibt die Richtung der Zeitung vor.
The editorial sets the direction of the newspaper.
A Leitartikel (editorial) does not reflect the private opinion of an individual journalist, but the official position of the entire editorial team or publisher. That is why it is often found on one of the first pages.
Im Leitartikel positioniert sich die Zeitung klar gegen die geplante Gesetzesänderung.
In the editorial, the newspaper clearly positions itself against the planned change in the law.
Common verbs in connection with 'Leitartikel' (editorial) are 'einen Leitartikel schreiben' (to write an editorial), 'verfassen' (to compose/write), or 'lesen' (to read). People also often describe what 'im Leitartikel steht' (is written in the editorial).
Der Chefredakteur hat den Leitartikel zu diesem Thema selbst verfasst.
The editor-in-chief wrote the editorial on this topic himself.
report
'der Bericht' and 'der Leitartikel' can both appear in newspapers or magazines, but they have different functions. A 'Bericht' mainly presents facts and observations objectively. A 'Leitartikel' shows the opinion or position of the editorial team on a current topic and is usually placed in an important section of the publication. Learners may confuse the words because both can be journalistic texts. Remember: a 'Bericht' informs in a more neutral way, while a 'Leitartikel' evaluates and aims to make readers think.
Im Leitartikel kritisiert die Zeitung die neue Entscheidung der Regierung.
In the editorial, the newspaper criticizes the government's new decision.
Der Bericht nennt die wichtigsten Zahlen zur neuen Buslinie.
The report gives the most important figures about the new bus route.