German Conversation · Level 3
88 words
German word
Special
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpeːʃəl/
Meaning
- neuter nounspecial
Example
Heute Abend laufen zwei Specials im Fernsehen.
Two television specials are on tonight.
More examples
Die Redaktion plant ein Special zur Weltmeisterschaft.
The editorial department is planning a special for the World Cup.
Core concept
A standalone media item that receives its own slot because it focuses on an unusual feature or project.
Common phrases
an einem Special mitwirken
take part in a special
ein Special produzieren
produce a special
Similar words
Sondersendung: A temporary special program broadcast for a specific event or occasion.
Sonderausgabe: A special edition or issue with content that differs from the standard version.
Sendung: An individual program broadcast on television or radio.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für eine besondere Ausgabe oder ein spezielles Programm, oft als einzelnes Feature im Fernsehen verwendet.
Word origin
The German noun Special comes from English special, which was substantivized in German for a distinct program, edition, or project.
Usage tips
- In formal broadcast language, Sondersendung is often more idiomatic than Special, while Special remains common in media and project names.
Other meanings
- featurenoun
Opposites
- Normalprogrammregular programmingnoun
Related words
- Specialsendungspecial programnoun
- Specialberichtspecial reportnoun