Titelgeschichte

cover story

noun TEE-tel-geh-shikh-teh Rare

Usage Note

Titelgeschichte is the main feature story that is also placed on the front cover of a magazine. Editors debate the Titelgeschichte weeks in advance as it shapes newsstand sales.

Examples

"Die Titelgeschichte des Spiegel beschäftigt sich mit der Klimakrise."

Natural Translation

The cover story of Der Spiegel deals with the climate crisis.

Literal Translation

The cover-story of the Spiegel occupies-itself with the climate-crisis.

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