An organization that gathers news and supplies it to newspapers, broadcasters, or other media.
Natural examples
Die Nachrichtenagentur meldet neue Zahlen aus dem Ministerium.
The news agency reports new figures from the ministry.
Mehrere Sender übernehmen die Meldung der Nachrichtenagentur.
Several broadcasters carry the news agency's report.
Die Nachrichtenagentur korrigiert einen Namen im Bericht.
The news agency corrects a name in its report.
Usage note
The compound is feminine: die Nachrichtenagentur. It supplies reports to multiple media outlets, not just its own audience.
Mini-lesson: Nachrichtenagentur
An organization that gathers news and supplies it to newspapers, broadcasters, or other media. The compound is feminine: die Nachrichtenagentur. It supplies reports to multiple media outlets, not just its own audience.
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