German Conversation · Level 25
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German word
Programm
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoˈgʁam/
Meaning
- neuter nountelevision show
Example
Heute Abend laufen neue Programme im Fernsehen.
New television shows are airing tonight.
More examples
Das Fernsehprogramm beginnt um 20 Uhr.
The television program begins at 8 p.m.
Core concept
A planned framework that arranges activities, times, or content into one organized sequence.
Common phrases
Fernsehprogramm
television program
Radioprogramm
radio program
Tagesprogramm
daily schedule
Similar words
Sendung: One complete television or radio broadcast.
Zeitplan: A planned timetable for the times and order of meetings or events.
Ablauf: The planned order or progression of events or tasks.
Software: A computer program or application.
Definition in German
Ein Plan oder ein festgelegter Ablauf von Aktivitäten, Zeitpunkten oder Inhalten; im Rundfunk oft die Gesamtheit der Sendungen.
Word origin
German Programm comes through French and Latin from Greek programma, meaning something written beforehand, and developed from a written plan to a broadcast lineup.
Usage tips
- Programm is neuter, with the plural Programme: das Programm, die Programme.
Other meanings
- programnoun
- plannoun
Opposites
- Improvisationimprovisationnoun
Related words
- Fernsehprogrammtelevision programnoun
- Programmheftprogram bookletnoun