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reportage
A journalistic form of presentation that combines factual information with the reporter's personal impressions and descriptions in order to make a topic vivid and clear.
Er hat eine packende Reportage über das Leben in der Arktis geschrieben.
He wrote a gripping reportage about life in the Arctic.
The word 'Reportage' belongs to the word family of 'der Reporter' (male reporter) or 'die Reporterin' (female reporter). A reportage is a typical piece of journalistic work by a reporter.
Der Reporter reiste für seine Geschichte um die ganze Welt.
The reporter traveled around the whole world for his story.
Depending on the medium, a report is 'geschrieben' (written) for a newspaper, 'gedreht' (filmed) for television, or 'gesendet' (broadcast) on radio/TV. As a consumer, you can 'lesen' (read), 'sehen' (watch), or 'hören' (listen to) a report.
Für das Fernsehen wurde eine Reportage über das Projekt gedreht.
A report about the project was filmed for television.
The topic of a reportage is almost always introduced with the preposition 'über' (about) and the accusative.
Sie las eine lange Reportage über die Arbeitsbedingungen in der Fabrik.
She read a long report about the working conditions in the factory.
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A Bericht and a Reportage both provide information about a real event. The Bericht remains primarily factual, whereas the Reportage also conveys personal impressions and vivid scenes. Choose Bericht for straightforward information and Reportage when the experience of being there should be presented vividly.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Reportage über das Hochwasser mit Eindrücken aus den überschwemmten Straßen.
The newspaper published a reportage on the flooding, including impressions from the flooded streets.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen sachlichen Bericht über das Hochwasser.
The newspaper published an objective report on the flooding.
