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
die Sendung
shipment
A quantity of goods, letters, or packages that is sent together to one recipient.
EXAMPLE
Die Sendung mit den Ersatzteilen ist leider noch nicht angekommen.
The shipment with the replacement parts unfortunately has not arrived yet.
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
ProgrammBeitragShowMissionMagazinPaketTransportÜbertragungLieferungLadungVersandAusstrahlungAussendung
Sendung vs Programm
program
On television or radio, both Programm and Sendung can refer to broadcast content. Programm usually means the planned selection or sequence of several items, while Sendung usually refers to a single broadcast. Use Sendung for the individual item and Programm for the overview.
Sendung
Die erste Sendung beginnt heute Abend um acht Uhr.
The first program starts at eight o’clock tonight.
Programm
Im Abendprogramm stehen heute drei Filme und eine Nachrichtensendung.
Tonight’s evening program includes three movies and a news broadcast.
In real life
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