Zitat
dasNounquote, citation
English translations
- 01
quote
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Zitat ist die wörtliche Wiedergabe einer Aussage oder eines Textes einer anderen Person, die zur Untermauerung der eigenen Argumentation oder zur Veranschaulichung verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- A quote is the exact repetition of a statement or text from another person, used to support one's own argument or for illustration.
- Synonym
- Aussage, Äußerung
- German example
- Er begann seine Rede mit einem Zitat von Albert Einstein.
- English example
- He began his speech with a quote from Albert Einstein.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Zitat
- Plural Form
- die Zitate
Related words
- Zitatwort
Loanword
- Rezitativ
Recitative
- Rezitation
Recitation
- Lizitation
Auction
- spicken
To stud, to intersperse
- weggelassen
omitted
- Anführungszeichen
Quotation marks
- Gänsefüßchen
Quotation marks
- Recitativ
A recitative is a style of vocal music that lies between speaking and singing, often used in operas to advance the plot.
- Spruch
Saying, motto
- Quellenangabe
source citation, reference
- Quote
Quote
- Deklamation
Declamation
- literal
Literal
Example sentences with “Zitat”
Das Zitat stammt von Goethe. (The quote comes from Goethe.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Zitat neuter?
Yes, 'das Zitat' is neuter. Plural: 'die Zitate'.