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narrative
An account or story that makes events and the connections between them understandable.
Der Roman entwickelt ein komplexes Narrativ über Schuld und Vergebung.
The novel develops a complex narrative about guilt and forgiveness.
narrative
An influential interpretive framework or widely shared story through which a group, a political actor, or the public explains particular events and interests.
Die Regierung versucht, ein neues Narrativ für die wirtschaftliche Krise zu etablieren.
The government is trying to establish a new narrative about the economic crisis.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Narrative |
| genitive | des Narrativs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Narrativ | die Narrative |
| accusative | das Narrativ | die Narrative |
| dative | dem Narrativ | den Narrativen |
| genitive | des Narrativs | der Narrative |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Narrative |
| genitive | des Narrativs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Narrativ | die Narrative |
| accusative | den Narrativ | die Narrative |
| dative | dem Narrativ | den Narrativen |
| genitive | des Narrativs | der Narrative |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Narrativ' (narrative) is primarily used in academic and media language. It is particularly common in literary analysis and in political and social debates, and tends to sound technical in everyday conversation.
Im Wahlkampf verbreitete die Partei das Narrativ vom wirtschaftlichen Niedergang des Landes.
During the election campaign, the party spread the narrative of the country's economic decline.
When examining stories, typical collocations include 'ein Narrativ analysieren' (to analyze a narrative) and 'die Struktur eines Narrativs untersuchen' (to examine the structure of a narrative). These focus attention on how a story is constructed and how its parts work together.
Im Seminar untersuchen wir die Struktur des Narrativs und die Rolle der Rückblenden.
In the seminar, we are examining the structure of the narrative and the role of flashbacks.
In political debates, you can 'ein Narrativ verbreiten' (spread a narrative), 'ein Narrativ bedienen' (reinforce a narrative), or 'ein Narrativ hinterfragen' (question a narrative). 'Ein Narrativ bedienen' (to reinforce a narrative) means supporting an existing interpretive framework through statements or actions.
Mit dieser Aussage bedient der Politiker das Narrativ einer ständig bedrohten Nation.
With this statement, the politician reinforces the narrative of a nation under constant threat.
