das Programm
program
A planned sequence of content, performances, or broadcasts, for example on television, radio, or at an event.
EXAMPLE
Was läuft heute Abend im Programm?
What’s on the program tonight?
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Meanings
das Programm
program
A sequence of instructions for a computer (software) or a specific application that performs a particular function.
EXAMPLE
Welches Programm benutzt du für die Videobearbeitung?
Which program do you use for video editing?
das Programm
program
A plan or agenda that describes the goals and planned activities of an organization, party, or event.
EXAMPLE
Die Partei hat auf dem Parteitag ihr neues Programm vorgestellt.
The party presented its new program at the party conference.
das Programm
program
A selectable operating mode on household appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers.
EXAMPLE
Wähle für die Buntwäsche bitte das 40-Grad-Programm.
Please choose the 40-degree program for the colored laundry.
Usage tips
Context clues
You can recognize the exact meaning of 'Programm' (program) from the context. Words like 'Fernsehen' (television) point to a broadcast, 'Computer' to software, 'Partei' (party) to a plan, and 'Waschmaschine' (washing machine) to an operating mode.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss noch schnell ein Programm auf meinem Laptop installieren.
I still need to quickly install a program on my laptop.
Typical collocations
In the context of events or media, typical phrases are 'auf dem Programm stehen' (to be on the program) or 'im Programm laufen' (to be shown / to be on the schedule).
EXAMPLE
Heute Abend steht ein interessanter Dokumentarfilm auf dem Programm.
An interesting documentary is on the program tonight.
Typical verbs
In connection with software, 'Programm' (program) is often used with verbs such as 'installieren' (to install), 'starten' (to start), 'ausführen' (to run), 'schließen' (to close), or 'deinstallieren' (to uninstall).
EXAMPLE
Bitte schließe alle Programme, bevor du den Computer ausschaltest.
Please close all programs before you turn off the computer.
Political context
When referring to plans by organizations, 'Programm' (program) is often combined with verbs like 'vorstellen' (to present), 'beschließen' (to decide on), or 'verabschieden' (to adopt).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung hat ihr neues wirtschaftliches Programm vorgestellt.
The government presented its new economic program.
Household appliances
With household appliances, verbs like 'einstellen' (to set), 'wählen' (to choose), or 'starten' (to start) are used to select a program.
EXAMPLE
Für diese Wäsche musst du das Woll-Programm einstellen.
For this laundry, you need to set the wool program.
Compare with
PlanAppSendungAnwendungSoftwareEinstellungModusAgendaChannelTagesordnungToolRepertoireZeitplanAlgorithmusManifestSkriptSpielplanScript
Programm vs Plan
plan
Das Programm usually refers to a set sequence of events or performances. Der Plan can also be a personal intention that is still subject to change. Programm is used for the official schedule of an event, while Plan is used for your own plans.
Programm
Das Programm für Samstag beginnt mit einem Konzert auf dem Marktplatz.
The Saturday program begins with a concert in the market square.
Plan
Mein Plan für Samstag beginnt mit einem Besuch auf dem Marktplatz.
My plan for Saturday starts with a visit to the market square.
In real life
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