referieren
Translation
to report, to lecture, to give a paper, to refer to
Examples
Er referierte über die neuesten Forschungsergebnisse.
He reported on the latest research findings.
Der Artikel referiert auf eine frühere Studie.
The article refers to an earlier study.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) to report/lecture on sth. He reported on the latest research findings.
((auf+4)) to refer to sth. The article refers to an earlier study.
Similar Words
berichten, vortragen, sich beziehen auf
Etymology
From Latin 'referre' (to bring back, report). Cognate with English 'to refer'.
Memory Tips
When you 'refer' to a topic, you 'referieren' about it in a presentation.