Usage Note
Presseanfrage is a formal written or verbal request from a journalist to a spokesperson, company, or institution seeking comment or information for a story. PR departments are legally and professionally obliged to respond to Presseanfragen within a reasonable time. The response — or refusal — becomes part of the published record.
Examples
"Die Presseanfrage des Journalisten blieb trotz mehrmaliger Nachfrage unbeantwortet."
Natural Translation
The journalist's press enquiry went unanswered despite repeated follow-ups.
Literal Translation
The press-request of-the journalist remained despite multiple follow-up unanswered.
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