Interview

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German

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English interview.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪntɐˌvjuː/
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Noun

Interview n (strong, genitive Interviews, plural Interviews)

  1. interview (journalistic dialogue)
    Synonyms: Befragung, Gespräch

Usage notes

  • German Interview is now sometimes used in contexts other than journalism, particularly for a “job interview”. This usage is still felt as an unnecessary anglicism by many or most language users, however. The normal word is Vorstellungsgespräch.

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