Dagblad

Dagblad is the term used in Dutch and Afrikaans for a newspaper that is published daily. The word comes from dag (day) and blad (leaf or paper). In everyday use it refers to print titles that appear every day, in contrast with weekblad (weekly) or maandblad (monthly).

Historically, dagbladen emerged in Europe during the early modern period as regular channels of news. They typically present national and international news, politics, business, sports, culture, and opinion. Advertising has long been a key revenue source. In contemporary practice, many dagbladen publish multiple editions per day or weekend supplements and operate online platforms with articles, archives, and often paywalls.

Regional and national dagbladen exist across Dutch-speaking regions and in Afrikaans-speaking communities. Notable Dutch dagbladen include De Telegraaf, Algemeen Dagblad, NRC Handelsblad, Het Financieele Dagblad, and Het Parool. In Afrikaans-language media, dagblad is used as a category term and examples include Beeld and Die Burger.

Today the term remains a general category rather than a strict legal distinction, with many newspapers placing emphasis on their online presence and digital subscriptions. The physical format has also evolved, with some markets moving from traditional broadsheet to compact or tabloid sizes.