Printjournalismus

print journalism

noun PRINT-zhoor-na-LIS-moos Rare

Usage Note

Printjournalismus refers to journalism produced for physical newspapers and magazines. It is often contrasted with broadcast or digital journalism and retains a prestige association with long-form investigative writing.

Examples

"Er begann seine Karriere im Printjournalismus und wechselte später ins Fernsehen."

Natural Translation

He began his career in print journalism and later moved to television.

Literal Translation

He began his career in print-journalism and switched later into the television.

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