der Mitschnitt
recording
An audio or video recording of a live event, a broadcast, or a conversation.
EXAMPLE
Der Mitschnitt des Konzerts wird nächste Woche im Radio gesendet.
The recording of the concert will be broadcast on the radio next week.
der Mitschnitt
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Word structure
The word is made up of 'mit' (with/along) and 'Schnitt' (cut/edit, from 'schneiden' (to cut)). It describes a recording that runs along while an event is taking place—you are, so to speak, 'recording along' with it.
EXAMPLE
Der Sender hat einen Mitschnitt der Diskussion angefertigt.
The broadcaster made a recording of the discussion.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Mitschnitt' (recording) are 'einen Mitschnitt machen' (to make a recording) or 'anfertigen' (to produce/make), as well as 'sich einen Mitschnitt ansehen' (to watch a recording, for video) or 'anhören' (to listen to one, for audio).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir den Mitschnitt der Vorlesung schicken?
Can you send me the recording of the lecture?
Typical combinations
'Mitschnitt' (recording) is often combined with the medium or the type of event. Typical examples are 'Konzertmitschnitt' (concert recording), 'Radiomitschnitt' (radio recording), or 'Telefonmitschnitt' (telephone recording).
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei wertete den Telefonmitschnitt als Beweismittel aus.
The police evaluated the telephone recording as evidence.
Compare with
Mitschnitt vs Video
video
„Video“ refers to the audiovisual recording as a finished product or as a generally named format. „Mitschnitt“, by contrast, emphasizes that an event, broadcast, or conversation that was actually taking place was recorded. For a recording of a concert, both words are possible; „Mitschnitt“ highlights the live nature of the event.
Mitschnitt
Die Band veröffentlicht einen Mitschnitt vom Konzert auf ihrer Internetseite.
The band is publishing a recording of the concert on its website.
Video
Die Band veröffentlicht ein Video vom Konzert auf ihrer Internetseite.
The band is publishing a video of the concert on its website.
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