zitieren
Translation
to quote, to cite, to summon
Examples
Er zitierte einen berühmten Dichter.
He quoted a famous poet.
Der Zeuge wurde vor Gericht zitiert.
The witness was summoned to court.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to quote sb./sth. He quoted a famous poet.
((sb.)) ((before sth.)) to summon sb. before sth. The witness was summoned to court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anführen, wiedergeben
Etymology
From Latin 'citare', meaning 'to set in motion, to summon'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'to cite'. Imagine citing a source in a paper.