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Zitat

quotation

noun tsee-TAHT Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: from Latin citatum

Also means

cited passage

Usage Note

Zitat is a reproduced passage from a text or speech. Academic writing requires every Zitat to be followed by a source reference (Quellenangabe). Plural Zitate.

Examples

"Das Zitat aus dem Roman wurde in der Einleitung verwendet."

Natural Translation

The quotation from the novel was used in the introduction.

Literal Translation

The quotation from the novel was used in the introduction.

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