Zitieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zitieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to quote", "to cite" or "summon".

Essential properties of "zitieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zitieren
  • Simple past: zitierte
  • Participle: zitiert

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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 "zitieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reproduce or mention someone else's exact words"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Autor zitiert in seinem Buch mehrere berühmte Philosophen.The author quotes several famous philosophers in his book.
  2. Bitte zitieren Sie die Quelle korrekt in Ihrer Arbeit.Please cite the source correctly in your work.
  3. Er zitierte aus dem Gedicht, um seinen Punkt zu verdeutlichen.He quoted from the poem to illustrate his point.

2.) "To summon someone to appear before an authority"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zeuge wurde vor Gericht zitiert.The witness was summoned to court.
  2. Die Polizei zitierte den Verdächtigen zum Verhör.The police summoned the suspect for questioning.
  3. Der Schüler wurde zum Direktor zitiert.The student was summoned to the principal.
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