Liveberichterstattung

live coverage

noun LAYF-beh-rikh-ter-shtat-tung Rare

Also means

live reporting

Usage Note

Liveberichterstattung is broadcast or online reporting of an event as it happens, without delay; the compound underlines both the real-time aspect and the editorial effort involved.

Examples

"Die Liveberichterstattung vom Gipfeltreffen zog Millionen Zuschauer an."

Natural Translation

The live coverage of the summit meeting attracted millions of viewers.

Literal Translation

The live-reporting from the summit-meeting drew millions of viewers.

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