die Zeitschrift
Translation
magazine, journal, periodical
Examples
Ich lese gerne diese Zeitschrift.
I like reading this magazine.
Er abonniert eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.
He subscribes to a scientific journal.
In der Zeitschrift stand ein interessanter Artikel.
There was an interesting article in the magazine.
Grammar Patterns
to read a magazine ((sth.)) Ich lese am Wochenende eine Zeitschrift.
to subscribe to a magazine ((sth.)) Er hat eine Fachzeitschrift abonniert.
in a magazine ((in+dat.)) In dieser Zeitschrift gibt es viele Bilder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Magazin, Journal, Illustrierte. Antonym: Buch (book)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Schrift' (writing, script). It refers to a writing that appears periodically over time.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'writing' (Schrift) that comes out on 'time' (Zeit). Distinguish it from 'Zeitung' (newspaper), which is daily.