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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?
reality
Die Realität is the life that actually exists, in contrast to ideas or illusions. Die Reality, on the other hand, refers to a television genre that claims to show real people and situations. For reality outside television, Realität is therefore the appropriate word; for the genre, use Reality.
Die Reality im Fernsehen macht aus dem Alltag eine dramatische Show.
Reality TV turns everyday life into a dramatic show.
Die Realität im Alltag ist oft weniger dramatisch als im Fernsehen.
Everyday reality is often less dramatic than television.
