Mass Media in German
"Mass Media" is a German lesson for B1 level. News and digital media. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Mass Media"
Independent mastery: mandatory requirement for German citizenship and permanent residency.
🎯 Exam skill: Drafting formal letters, articulating opinions, and topical discussions.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Nachrichten Ich schaue jeden Abend die Nachrichten. | /dee NAHKH-rikh-ten/ | the news I watch the news every evening. |
die Zeitung Er liest jeden Morgen die Zeitung. | /dee TSY-toong/ | newspaper He reads the newspaper every morning. |
der Artikel Ich habe einen interessanten Artikel gelesen. | /dair ar-TEE-kel/ | article Social media influences our lives. |
die Werbung Zu viel Werbung im Fernsehen. | /dee VER-boong/ | advertisement The headline is sensational. |
berichten Die Zeitung berichtet darüber. | /beh-RIKH-ten/ | to report I read an interesting article. |
die Quelle Ist das eine zuverlässige Quelle? | /dee KVEL-leh/ | source I listen to podcasts on the way to work. |
die sozialen Medien Viele informieren sich über soziale Medien. | /dee zoh-TSYAH-len MEH-dee-en/ | social media Fake news is a problem on the internet. |
die Meinungsfreiheit Meinungsfreiheit ist wichtig. | /dee MY-noongs-fry-hyte/ | freedom of speech Television is losing viewers. |
der Journalist Sie arbeitet als Journalistin. | /dair zhoor-nah-LIST/ | journalist Information spreads very quickly. |
aktuell Diese Information ist nicht mehr aktuell. | /ahk-too-ELL/ | current/up-to-date The journalist wrote a great report. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Mass Media" in German?
Key words for "Mass Media": die Nachrichten, die Zeitung, der Artikel. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (B1)?
This is a B1-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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