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German NOUN B2 Rank 19122

das Storytelling

storytelling

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das Storytelling

storytelling

The art or method of telling stories in order to convey a message in an engaging and memorable way, often used in marketing, education, or journalism.

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Gutes Storytelling ist entscheidend, um Kunden emotional an eine Marke zu binden.

Good storytelling is crucial for emotionally connecting customers to a brand.

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Storytelling vs Erzählung

story / narration

'die Erzählung' and 'das Storytelling' both have to do with stories, but they do not mean the same thing. 'die Erzählung' is a story itself, or the way an event is narrated. 'das Storytelling' refers more to a method: stories are used deliberately to make a message interesting and memorable, for example in advertising, teaching, or journalism. Learners may confuse the words because 'Storytelling' literally sounds like 'telling stories'. In German, 'Erzählung' fits when the focus is on the text or report. 'Storytelling' fits when the focus is on the technique or strategy of telling a story.

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Storytelling

Für die neue Kampagne hat das Team am Wochenende am Storytelling gearbeitet.

For the new campaign, the team worked on the storytelling over the weekend.

Erzählung

Die Erzählung der Zeugin war ruhig und gut verständlich.

The witness's account was calm and easy to understand.

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