Kommentieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kommentieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to comment", "to remark" or "to opine".

Essential properties of "kommentieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: kommentieren
Simple past: kommentierte
Participle: kommentiert

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regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kommentieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To express an opinion or make observations"

Definition: "To express an opinion or make observations about something."
Translation(s): to comment, to remark, to opine, to observe
Synonym(s): beurteilen, bewerten, anmerken
Related word(s): Kommentar, Anmerkung, Meinung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kommentierte den Artikel in der Zeitung.He commented on the article in the newspaper.
Die Expertin kommentierte die aktuellen Entwicklungen.The expert commented on the current developments.
Bitte kommentieren Sie die Präsentation nicht während des Vortrags.Please do not comment on the presentation during the lecture.

2.) "To add explanatory notes to a text"

Definition: "To add explanatory or clarifying notes to a text."
Translation(s): to annotate, to comment, to explain, to clarify
Synonym(s): erläutern, annotieren, glossieren
Related word(s): Anmerkung, Erläuterung, Glosse

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Professor kommentierte die schwierigen Passagen des Textes.The professor commented on the difficult passages of the text.
Sie kommentierte das Gedicht mit hilfreichen Anmerkungen.She annotated the poem with helpful notes.
Wir müssen den Gesetzentwurf noch kommentieren.We still need to comment on the draft law.

3.) "To narrate or describe real-time events, especially in broadcasts"

Definition: "To narrate or describe events in real-time, especially in sports or news broadcasts."
Translation(s): to commentate, to narrate, to describe, to report
Synonym(s): Berichten, Schildern, Beschreiben
Related word(s): Kommentator, Berichterstattung, Live-Übertragung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Sportreporter kommentierte das Fußballspiel live.The sports reporter commentated on the football match live.
Sie kommentierte die Parade für das Fernsehpublikum.She commentated on the parade for the television audience.
Er kommentiert regelmäßig politische Ereignisse im Radio.He regularly comments on political events on the radio.

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