quote

In German, the word 'Zitat' is used to refer to a quote, just like in English. It can be used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate that someone is repeating or referencing a statement made by another person. For example, one might say 'Das ist ein Zitat von Albert Einstein' to indicate that the following statement is a quote from Albert Einstein.

Example sentences using: Zitat

Er gab ein berühmtes Zitat von Albert Einstein.

He gave a famous quote from Albert Einstein.

This sentence describes the act of a person (he) reciting or mentioning a popular quote originally said by Albert Einstein.

Sie schrieb das Zitat in ihr Tagebuch.

She wrote the quote in her diary.

This sentence describes a girl or a woman (she) who is writing a specific quote into her diary.

Das Zitat stammt von einem unbekannten Autor.

The quote is from an unknown author.

In this sentence, the phrase or saying (quote) originated from an author who is anonymous or not well-known.