das Zitat
Translation
quote, quotation, citation
Examples
Das ist ein berühmtes Zitat.
That is a famous quote.
Er beendete seine Rede mit einem Zitat.
He ended his speech with a quote.
Grammar Patterns
((a quote)) ((by sb.)) a quote by sb. Das ist ein Zitat von Goethe.
((a quote)) ((from sth.)) a quote from sth. Das ist ein Zitat aus dem Buch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anführung (quotation), Ausspruch (saying).
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'citātum' (the thing cited), from the verb 'citāre' (to cite, summon).
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'citation'. Just think of citing a source.