Investigativjournalismus

investigative journalism

noun in-ves-tee-gah-TEEF-zhoor-nah-liz-moos Rare

Origin: from Latin 'investigare'

Usage Note

Investigativjournalismus is journalism aimed at uncovering wrongdoing through systematic research, often involving whistleblowers and leaked documents. Projects like Correctiv have brought it renewed attention in Germany.

Examples

"Investigativjournalismus erfordert viel Zeit und Ressourcen."

Natural Translation

Investigative journalism requires a lot of time and resources.

Literal Translation

Investigative-journalism requires much time and resources.

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