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magazine / journal
A regularly published publication with articles, reports, and images on various topics, similar to a magazine.
Sie abonniert eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift, um auf dem neuesten Stand der Forschung zu bleiben.
She subscribes to a scientific journal in order to stay up to date with the latest research.
The word 'Zeitschrift' (magazine / journal) is made up of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Schrift' (writing/publication). So it literally describes a 'publication that goes with time' or appears regularly, which perfectly explains the meaning of a periodical publication.
Diese Fachzeitschrift erscheint viermal im Jahr.
This specialist journal appears four times a year.
Common verbs used with 'Zeitschrift' are 'eine Zeitschrift lesen' (to read a magazine), 'abonnieren' (to subscribe), 'durchblättern' (to leaf through), or 'herausgeben' (to publish).
Am Wochenende nehme ich mir Zeit, um in Ruhe meine Lieblingszeitschrift zu lesen.
On the weekend, I take time to read my favorite magazine in peace.
When talking about content that is found in a magazine or journal, you use the preposition 'in'. For example, you read an article 'in' the magazine.
In dieser Zeitschrift habe ich ein interessantes Interview gefunden.
I found an interesting interview in this magazine.
newspaper
Both words refer to publications that appear regularly. A „Zeitung“ mainly reports on current events and news. A „Zeitschrift“ is similar to a magazine and contains articles, reports, and pictures on specific or varied topics.
Für einen ausführlichen Bericht über das Reisen kauft Maria am Bahnhof eine Zeitschrift.
Maria buys a magazine at the train station for an in-depth report on travel.
Für die neuesten Wahlergebnisse kauft Maria am Bahnhof eine Zeitung.
Maria buys a newspaper at the train station for the latest election results.
