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die Sendung
program
A program or segment that is broadcast on television or radio.
example
Jeden Sonntagabend schaue ich mir meine Lieblingssendung an.
Every Sunday evening I watch my favorite program.
die Sendung
program / shipment
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word family
'Die Sendung' (the program/shipment) is the noun related to the verb 'senden' (to send/broadcast). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes either the process or the result of sending.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss dir noch ein Paket senden.
I still have to send you a package.
Context clues
The two main meanings can be easily distinguished by context. Words like 'Fernsehen' (television), 'Radio' (radio), 'live' (live), or 'Moderator' (presenter/host) point to a program. Words like 'Post' (mail), 'Paket' (package), 'ankommen' (to arrive), or 'Adresse' (address) refer to a delivery.
EXAMPLE
Hast du gestern Abend die politische Sendung gesehen?
Did you see the political program last night?
Typical collocations
When a program is meant, 'Sendung' (program) is often combined with verbs such as 'sehen' (to see/watch), 'schauen' (to watch), 'hören' (to listen to), 'aufnehmen' (to record), or 'verpassen' (to miss). People also speak of a 'Live-Sendung' (live broadcast).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die letzte Folge der Sendung leider verpasst.
Unfortunately, I missed the last episode of the program.
Typical collocations
In the context of a delivery, 'Sendung' (shipment) is often used with verbs such as 'erwarten' (to expect), 'erhalten' (to receive), 'aufgeben' (to send/drop off), or 'verfolgen' (to track).
EXAMPLE
Sie können den Status Ihrer Sendung online verfolgen.
You can track the status of your shipment online.
Compare with
Sendung vs Folge
consequence / episode
'die Folge' and 'die Sendung' can both refer to something you hear or watch on television, radio, or as a podcast. The difference lies in the structure: a 'Folge' is one individual part of a series. A 'Sendung' is more generally a program or segment that is broadcast. A 'Sendung' does not have to be part of a series. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Folge' can also be broadcast. If you mean a specific part of a series, 'Folge' is more precise. If you are talking generally about a television or radio program, 'Sendung' fits better.
Sendung
Im Radio lief am Morgen eine interessante Sendung über gesunde Ernährung.
In the morning, there was an interesting program on the radio about healthy eating.
Folge
Ida hört im Zug die letzte Folge eines Podcasts.
Ida listens to the latest episode of a podcast on the train.
In real life
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