documentary

ˌdɑkjəˈmɛntri
documentaries
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Noun

media

genre of media focusing on factual content
  • Documentary is a popular genre for educational content.Dokumentarfilm ist ein beliebtes Genre für Bildungsinhalte.

Adjective

1.

media

showing real facts or events without adding fiction
dokumentarisch dokumentierend nichtfiktional
  • This documentary series covers real-life mysteries.Diese dokumentarische Serie behandelt reale Rätsel.
2.

recording

serving to record or illustrate a subject
dokumentarisch
  • The documentary style of the book made it very informative.Der dokumentarische Stil des Buches machte es sehr informativ.
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Expressions with documentary: examples in English and translations in German

Dokumentarfilm
dokumentarischer Film
We watched a documentary film about climate change.
urkundlicher Nachweis
You must provide documentary proof of your identity when applying.
Urkundsbeweis
The lawyer presented documentary evidence to support the client's version of events.
fiktive Dokumentation
The movie was a false documentary about an alien invasion.
Mockumentary
The movie was a fictional documentary about a lost civilization.
Dokumenteninkasso
The exporter chose documentary collection instead of a letter of credit.

Synonyms and analogies of documentary in English

Examples of documentary in a sentence

  • She enjoys watching a documentary every weekend.
  • She prefers documentary films about wildlife conservation.
  • The festival showcased documentary shorts from emerging filmmakers.
  • The documentary evidence was crucial in the trial.
  • Her documentary approach to photography captured real-life moments.

Translations of "documentary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieDokumentationnf.

The documentary makes a point about climate change and its consequences.

Die Dokumentation macht einen Punkt über den Klimawandel und seine Folgen.

derDokumentarfilmnm.

She boldly ripped the documentary, criticizing its lack of thorough research.

Sie kritisierte den Dokumentarfilm mutig und bemängelte die fehlende gründliche Recherche.

dieDokunf.

That documentary on climate anxiety really struck a chord with younger viewers.

Diese Doku über Klimaangst hat bei jüngeren Zuschauern wirklich einen Nerv getroffen.

derFilmnm.

The bases for a successful documentary are sensitivity and trust.

Die Basis für einen gelungen Film, ist Feingefühl und Vertrauen.

dieReportagenf.

When your documentary is finished, you'll never come back.

Wenn deine Reportage fertig ist, kommst du nie wieder zurück.

Adjective
dokumentarischadj.

Her work is often described as poetic, emotional, and documentary.

Ihre Arbeit wird oft als poetisch, emotional und dokumentarisch beschrieben.

dokumentarischeradj.

This film, however, is more than a retrospective documentary.

Dieser Film ist jedoch mehr als ein dokumentarischer Blick zurück.

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documentary: Examples and translations in context

The documentary reflects a leaning toward historical accuracy in its storytelling.

Die Dokumentation zeigt eine Hinwendung zur historischen Genauigkeit in ihrer Erzählweise.

The documentary explored the balance between temporal indulgence and deeper fulfillment.

Die Dokumentation untersuchte die Balance zwischen weltlichem Genuss und tieferer Erfüllung.

The documentary zeros in on everyday life in remote mountain villages.

Die Dokumentation legt den Fokus auf den Alltag in abgelegenen Bergdörfern.

That documentary gave them the push to start living more sustainably.

Diese Dokumentation hat ihnen den Schubs gegeben, nachhaltiger zu leben.

The documentary examines the seamy side of tourism in overcrowded cities.

Die Dokumentation beleuchtet die dunkle Seite des Tourismus in überfüllten Städten.

The documentary investigates the seedy underbelly of professional sports administration worldwide.

Die Dokumentation untersucht die dunkle Seite der weltweiten Verwaltung des Profisports.

The documentary interviews former flower people who still promote nonviolence today.

Die Dokumentation interviewt ehemalige Blumenkinder, die noch heute Gewaltlosigkeit propagieren.

The documentary had a whiff of propaganda despite its professional production.

Die Dokumentation hatte einen Hauch von Propaganda trotz ihrer professionellen Produktion.

See also:

documentary filmdocumentary evidencedocumentary proofdocumentary credit
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