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The written text for a film, play, or broadcast that contains dialogue and stage or directing instructions. Synonymous with screenplay.
Die Schauspieler erhielten das finale Skript erst eine Woche vor Drehbeginn.
The actors received the final script only one week before filming began.
Careful: 'das Skript' (the script) never means 'handwriting'. Although the English word 'script' can also mean handwriting, that is incorrect in German. The German word for handwriting is 'die Handschrift' (handwriting).
Der Arzt hat eine unleserliche Handschrift.
The doctor has illegible handwriting.
You can always recognize which meaning 'Skript' (script/lecture notes) has from context. If it is about film or theater, it means the screenplay. In the context of university and lectures, it refers to the professor's notes or handout. In computer science, it means a small program.
Für die Prüfung lerne ich mit dem Skript zur Vorlesung.
I'm studying for the exam with the lecture notes for the course.
In the German higher education system, the 'Skript' (lecture notes/handout) is a central learning material. It is the official written summary of a lecture that the instructor provides to the students.
Hast du das Skript schon von der Uni-Webseite heruntergeladen?
Have you already downloaded the lecture notes from the university website?
In computer science, 'Skript' (script) is often used with verbs that describe a process. Typical combinations are 'ein Skript schreiben' (to write a script), 'ein Skript ausführen' (to execute/run a script), or 'ein Skript laufen lassen' (to let a script run).
Das Skript automatisiert die Datensicherung.
The script automates data backup.
program
'das Programm' and 'das Skript' can both mean a sequence of commands in computing. 'das Programm' is more general: it can be a whole piece of software or an application that you use. 'das Skript' is usually smaller and more specific. It automates a particular task and is often run by another program. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with computer commands. As a simple guide: an app is more likely to be a 'Programm', while a small automatic sequence of commands is more likely to be a 'Skript'.
Das Skript speichert die Dateien jeden Abend automatisch.
The script automatically saves the files every evening.
Für die Arbeit benutzt er ein neues Programm zur Planung der Termine.
He uses a new program at work to schedule appointments.