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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
'Zeitung' and 'Zeitschrift' are both publications that appear regularly and contain articles. The most important difference lies in the content and the publication schedule. A 'Zeitung' mainly reports on current news and often appears daily or very regularly. A 'Zeitschrift' usually appears less often and often covers specific topics in more detail, for example fashion, sports, science, or home living. They can be confused because both can be printed or digital. As a practical guide: for current news, you usually say 'Zeitung'; for themed issues or magazines, 'Zeitschrift' is more appropriate.
Im Wartezimmer blättert Maria in einer Zeitschrift über Reisen.
In the waiting room, Maria flips through a magazine about travel.
Nach der Arbeit liest Finn die Zeitung, weil er wissen will, was in der Stadt passiert ist.
After work, Finn reads the newspaper because he wants to know what happened in the city.