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reality TV
Refers to a television format (reality TV) that claims to show real situations and the lives of real people without a script. The term is often used as a short form for the entire genre.
Ich schaue abends gerne Reality-Formate zur Entspannung.
I like watching reality formats in the evening to relax.
'Reality' is a word from English. In German, it is used almost exclusively for the television genre 'Reality-TV' and is used as a feminine noun with the article 'die'.
Die neue Staffel ihrer Reality-Show startet nächste Woche.
The new season of her reality show starts next week.
The word 'Reality' is often used as the first part of compound nouns to describe people or formats in this genre. Common examples are 'Reality-Star' (reality star), 'Reality-Format' (reality format), or 'Reality-Show' (reality show).
Er wurde durch eine Datingshow zum bekannten Reality-Star.
He became a well-known reality star through a dating show.
'Reality' is often used colloquially as a short form for 'Reality-TV' or a 'Reality-Show' (reality show). In more formal contexts, you would usually use the longer terms.
Was für Reality läuft heute Abend im Fernsehen?
What reality TV is on television tonight?
documentation / documentary
'die Dokumentation' and 'die Reality' can both refer to television content involving real people or real situations. But they are not the same. A 'Dokumentation' reports factually on a topic and is mainly intended to inform. 'Reality' means a television format that shows real or supposedly real situations involving people and often focuses more on entertainment. Learners may confuse the words because neither feels like a fictional feature film. When the focus is on facts and explanation, 'Dokumentation' fits. When it is about reality TV as a format, 'Reality' fits.
Morgen schaut er eine Reality, in der mehrere Menschen zusammen in einem Haus leben.
Tomorrow he is watching a reality show in which several people live together in a house.
Die Lehrerin nutzt eine Dokumentation, um das Thema Technik anschaulich zu erklären.
The teacher uses a documentary to explain the topic of technology clearly.