Translation of German word "Dokumentarfilm" to English
derDokumentarfilm
Meaning
NounA film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.
How to use
Dokumentarfilm ('documentary film') is a masculine noun: der Dokumentarfilm (plural: die Dokumentarfilme). Short: Doku. Einen Dokumentarfilm drehen — To shoot a documentary.
🇬🇧 English
documentary
Example
Der neue Dokumentarfilm über den Ozean zeigt atemberaubende Bilder.
The new documentary film about the ocean shows breathtaking pictures.
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- Dokumentarfilm drehen— to shoot / make a documentary
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What is the definition of the German word "der Dokumentarfilm"?▼
The German word "der Dokumentarfilm" is defined as: "A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner."
What does the German word "der Dokumentarfilm" mean?▼
The German word "der Dokumentarfilm" means "documentary" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der neue Dokumentarfilm über den Ozean zeigt atemberaubende Bilder." (which translates as "The new documentary film about the ocean shows breathtaking pictures.").
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