media report
der Medienbericht, die Medienberichte
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media report
A news item, article, or contribution published in the media (such as newspapers, television, radio, or the internet) about a specific event or topic.
Laut einem aktuellen Medienbericht wird die Steuer im nächsten Jahr erhöht.
According to a recent media report, the tax will be increased next year.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Medienberichte |
| genitive | des Medienberichtes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Medienbericht | die Medienberichte |
| accusative | den Medienbericht | die Medienberichte |
| dative | dem Medienbericht | den Medienberichten |
| genitive | des Medienberichtes des Medienberichts | der Medienberichte |
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The word is a compound made up of 'Medien' (media, plural of 'das Medium') and 'der Bericht' (the report). So it literally means 'a report in the media'.
Ein neuer Medienbericht deckte den Skandal auf.
A new media report uncovered the scandal.
The article of compound nouns is always determined by the last word. Since it is 'der Bericht' (the report), it is also 'der Medienbericht' (the media report).
Der Medienbericht über die Wahlen war sehr ausführlich.
The media report about the elections was very detailed.
The word is very often used in the plural with prepositions in order to cite information. Typical formulations are 'Medienberichten zufolge' (according to media reports) or 'laut Medienberichten' (according to media reports).
Medienberichten zufolge plant die Regierung neue Gesetze.
According to media reports, the government is planning new laws.
