Quellen angeben
To cite sources
字面意思: To state/indicate sources
Use this phrase whenever you need to prove your information is credible and properly researched.
15秒了解
- Providing references for facts or quotes used in your work.
- Essential for academic, professional, and serious journalistic contexts in Germany.
- Demonstrates honesty, thoroughness, and respect for intellectual property.
意思
It means to provide the references or origins of information you are using. It’s about showing exactly where you found a fact, quote, or idea to prove you aren't just making it up.
关键例句
3 / 7Writing a university essay
Vergiss nicht, am Ende deiner Hausarbeit alle Quellen anzugeben.
Don't forget to cite all sources at the end of your term paper.
In a business meeting
Könnten Sie für diese Statistik bitte die Quellen angeben?
Could you please provide the sources for this statistic?
Texting a friend about a rumor
Echt? Woher weißt du das? Bitte Quellen angeben! ;-)
Really? How do you know that? Please cite sources! ;-)
文化背景
In Germany, academic integrity is a high-stakes topic. Several high-ranking politicians have had their doctoral titles revoked due to failing to properly cite sources. This has made the phrase 'Quellen angeben' a common part of public discourse regarding honesty and accountability.
The 'Angeben' Trap
Careful! 'Angeben' also means 'to brag'. If you say 'Er gibt an', you're calling him a show-off. But if you say 'Er gibt Quellen an', you're saying he's a good researcher.
Don't forget the 'n'
In the plural, it's always 'Quellen'. Even if you only have one source, people often talk about the general requirement to 'Quellen angeben'.
15秒了解
- Providing references for facts or quotes used in your work.
- Essential for academic, professional, and serious journalistic contexts in Germany.
- Demonstrates honesty, thoroughness, and respect for intellectual property.
What It Means
Think of Quellen angeben as the 'receipt' for your knowledge. When you share a cool fact, people might ask where it came from. In German, you don't just 'say' the source; you 'state' it. It’s about transparency and giving credit where it's due. It’s like telling a friend, "I didn't invent this recipe; I got it from my grandma."
How To Use It
You use this phrase like a standard verb-noun pair. The verb angeben is separable, but in this collocation, it often stays together. You can say Ich muss die Quellen angeben (I must cite the sources). If you're talking about a finished task, use Ich habe die Quellen angegeben. It feels very natural in any context involving information. Just remember that angeben can also mean 'to show off' in other contexts. Don't worry, though; with Quellen, everyone knows you mean 'citing'.
When To Use It
This is your go-to phrase for school, university, or work. If you're writing a report, your boss will expect you to Quellen angeben. Use it when you want to look professional and reliable. It’s also great for those intense internet debates. If someone claims something wild, you can ask them to Quellen angeben. It’s the ultimate 'fact-check' move. Even in casual chats about news, it adds a layer of credibility.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for personal opinions or feelings. You don't need to Quellen angeben for why you like pizza. It’s also overkill for common knowledge. You don't need a source to say the sun is hot. Avoid using it in highly emotional or romantic moments. Telling your partner you love them and then 'citing a source' might be a bit too robotic. Unless you're dating a librarian, maybe skip it then.
Cultural Background
Germans take intellectual property and academic titles very seriously. You might have heard about German politicians losing their jobs over plagiarism. This is why Quellen angeben is drilled into students from a young age. It’s part of the cultural value of 'Gründlichkeit' (thoroughness). Being precise about your sources isn't just a rule; it's a matter of honor. If you cite your sources well, you are seen as a person of integrity.
Common Variations
You might hear Belege anführen, which is slightly more formal. It means 'to provide evidence'. Another common one is zitieren (to quote). If you want to be more casual, you can say die Quelle nennen (to name the source). In digital contexts, people often say verlinken (to link). But Quellen angeben remains the most versatile and standard way to say it.
使用说明
The phrase is neutral and widely used. Be mindful of the separable verb 'angeben' in main clauses (e.g., 'Er gibt die Quelle an'). In academic contexts, it is a non-negotiable requirement.
The 'Angeben' Trap
Careful! 'Angeben' also means 'to brag'. If you say 'Er gibt an', you're calling him a show-off. But if you say 'Er gibt Quellen an', you're saying he's a good researcher.
Don't forget the 'n'
In the plural, it's always 'Quellen'. Even if you only have one source, people often talk about the general requirement to 'Quellen angeben'.
The 'Guttenberg' Effect
Germans are obsessed with this because of famous plagiarism scandals. If you want to impress a German colleague, be extra meticulous with your sources!
例句
7Vergiss nicht, am Ende deiner Hausarbeit alle Quellen anzugeben.
Don't forget to cite all sources at the end of your term paper.
Standard academic advice for students.
Könnten Sie für diese Statistik bitte die Quellen angeben?
Could you please provide the sources for this statistic?
A polite way to ask for verification in a professional setting.
Echt? Woher weißt du das? Bitte Quellen angeben! ;-)
Really? How do you know that? Please cite sources! ;-)
Using a formal concept in a playful, skeptical way with friends.
Der Artikel ist gut, aber der Autor hat leider keine Quellen angegeben.
The article is good, but unfortunately, the author didn't cite any sources.
Critiquing the quality of a piece of writing.
Ihr müsst für jedes Bild die Quellen angeben.
You must cite the sources for every image.
Instruction regarding copyright and references.
Dass Schokolade gesund ist, glaube ich erst, wenn du die Quellen angibst.
I'll only believe chocolate is healthy once you cite the sources.
A funny way to demand 'proof' for something you want to be true.
Ich habe alle Quellen sorgfältig angegeben, mein Bericht ist korrekt.
I have carefully cited all sources; my report is correct.
Asserting the validity of one's own work.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of the verb to complete the phrase.
In einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit muss man immer seine Quellen ___.
While 'sagen' means to say, 'angeben' is the specific collocation used for citing sources.
Complete the sentence using the past participle.
Hast du in deiner Präsentation alle Quellen ___?
The past participle of the separable verb 'angeben' is 'angegeben'.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Quellen angeben'
Used jokingly with friends during an argument.
Quelle angeben, bitte!
Standard use in news or general discussions.
Man sollte immer die Quellen angeben.
Strict requirement in academic or legal writing.
Die Quellen sind vollständig anzugeben.
Where to use 'Quellen angeben'
University Thesis
Mandatory for every quote.
Social Media
Fact-checking a viral post.
Office Report
Backing up your sales figures.
Journalism
Attributing a quote to a politician.
常见问题
10 个问题No, it applies to any source of information, including websites, interviews, or even social media posts. For example: Du musst auch Internetquellen angeben.
It is neutral. You can use it in a formal thesis or in a casual chat when you want to see proof for a claim.
Yes, die Quelle nennen is common and slightly more casual. It literally means 'to name the source'.
In university, you could fail your course. In professional life, it can damage your reputation for being unseriös (unreliable).
Yes. In a sentence like Ich gebe die Quelle an, the an moves to the end.
Absolutely. It is common to say Bildquellen angeben to credit photographers or websites.
You can use the verb zitieren (to quote), but that specifically refers to using someone's exact words.
At the B1 level, you start expressing more complex opinions and discussing news, where citing information becomes necessary.
It is always die Quelle (feminine). Der Quell is an archaic, poetic word for a spring or fountain.
It's understandable, but angeben is the correct technical term that sounds natural to native speakers.
相关表达
einen Beleg anführen
to provide evidence/proof
Urheberrecht beachten
to respect copyright
aus einer Quelle schöpfen
to draw from a source (often used metaphorically)
etwas belegen
to prove/substantiate something
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