das Magazin
magazine
A regularly published publication with articles, pictures, and reports on various topics. A synonym for a periodical.
EXAMPLE
Ich lese gerne dieses Wissenschaftsmagazin.
I enjoy reading this science magazine.
das Magazin
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Meanings
das Magazin
magazine show
A television or radio program that resembles a magazine in format and presents various segments on current topics.
EXAMPLE
Jeden Dienstagabend schaue ich das politische Magazin im Ersten.
Every Tuesday evening I watch the political magazine show on ARD.
das Magazin
storeroom / depot
A storage room or building for keeping goods, supplies, or ammunition.
EXAMPLE
Die Feuerwehr hat ihr Material in einem großen Magazin gelagert.
The fire department stored its equipment in a large depot.
das Magazin
magazine
The part of a firearm that holds the cartridges.
EXAMPLE
Der Polizist wechselte schnell das leere Magazin seiner Pistole.
The police officer quickly changed the empty magazine of his pistol.
Usage tips
False friend
Unlike the English word 'magazine', which almost only refers to a periodical, 'das Magazin' in German also has the common meanings 'Lagerhalle' (warehouse/storage hall) or 'Patronenbehälter einer Waffe' (cartridge holder of a weapon).
EXAMPLE
Die Waren für den Versand liegen im Magazin.
The goods for shipping are in the storeroom.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Magazin' (magazine/storeroom/magazine) from the verb: you 'liest' (read) or 'blättert' (browse) in a Magazin (magazine/periodical), you 'sieht' (watch) a Magazin (magazine show), you 'lagert' (store) something in a Magazin (storeroom), or you 'lädt' (load) a Magazin (weapon part).
EXAMPLE
Ich blättere gerade in einem interessanten Reisemagazin.
I'm just browsing through an interesting travel magazine.
Typical collocations
When it refers to a periodical, typical verbs are 'lesen' (to read), 'blättern' (to browse), 'abonnieren' (to subscribe to), and 'herausgeben' (to publish). Adjectives are often 'politisch' (political), 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific), or 'aktuell' (current).
EXAMPLE
Hast du das neue Magazin für Architektur schon gesehen?
Have you seen the new magazine for architecture yet?
Register and context
The meaning 'Lagerraum' (storage room) is often used in professional contexts such as logistics, trade, or the military to refer to large storage halls for goods or supplies.
EXAMPLE
Die Hilfsgüter werden in einem zentralen Magazin gesammelt.
The relief supplies are being collected in a central depot.
Compare with
Magazin vs Sendung
program / shipment
Sendung is the general term for a program or segment on radio or television. Magazin refers to a particular type of program that combines several segments on different current topics. For this format, Magazin is more precise.
Magazin
Um 18 Uhr beginnt das Magazin mit Beiträgen zu Politik, Kultur und Sport.
The magazine show begins at 6 p.m. with segments on politics, culture, and sports.
Sendung
Um 18 Uhr beginnt die Sendung mit einem ausführlichen Interview.
The program begins at 6 p.m. with an in-depth interview.
In real life
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