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referieren

to give a report

verb reh-feh-REE-ren Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: from Latin referre

Also means

to present, to summarise for an audience

Usage Note

referieren means to give an oral or written report, often summarising research or news. In schools and universities, ein Referat halten and referieren are closely linked. Slightly more formal than berichten.

Examples

"Die Schülerin referierte über die Geschichte der Berliner Mauer."

Natural Translation

The student gave a report on the history of the Berlin Wall.

Literal Translation

The student reported about the history of the Berlin Wall.

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