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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.
comment
A Kommentar and a Leitartikel are opinion-focused journalistic texts about current topics. A Kommentar presents the author's reasoned personal opinion. A Leitartikel appears in a prominent position and presents the editorial team's stance. Leitartikel is therefore the appropriate term for the newspaper's official position.
Im Leitartikel erklärt die Zeitung, warum die Redaktion den neuen Haushalt ablehnt.
In its editorial, the newspaper explains why the editorial team rejects the new budget.
Der Redakteur erklärt in seinem Kommentar, warum er den neuen Haushalt ablehnt.
In his commentary, the editor explains why he rejects the new budget.
