The continuous transmission of data, especially audio and video files, over a network, allowing immediate playback for the recipient without having to download the entire file.
example
Das Streaming von Serien auf Plattformen wie Netflix hat das Fernsehverhalten grundlegend verändert.
Streaming series on platforms like Netflix has fundamentally changed television viewing habits.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Streaming' is an English loanword. It follows a typical pattern in which the English '-ing' form becomes a neuter German noun. The related verb in German is 'streamen' (to stream).
EXAMPLE
Ich streame gerade meine Lieblingsserie.
I'm streaming my favorite series right now.
Typical collocations
'Streaming' is very often used as the first part of compound nouns. Typical examples are 'der Streaming-Dienst' (streaming service), 'die Streaming-Plattform' (streaming platform), or 'das Musik-Streaming' (music streaming).
EXAMPLE
Welchen Streaming-Dienst nutzt du am liebsten?
Which streaming service do you like using most?
Use with “per”
To describe the method of transmission, 'Streaming' is often combined with the preposition 'per'. You watch or listen to something 'per Streaming' (via streaming).
EXAMPLE
Heute kann man fast jeden Film per Streaming ansehen.
Today you can watch almost any film via streaming.
Compare with
near_synonym
Streaming vs Übertragung
transmission / transfer
'die Übertragung' and 'das Streaming' both have to do with sending audio, video, or data. 'das Streaming' is a special kind of transmission over a network: you can play music, films, or videos immediately without first downloading the whole file. 'die Übertragung' is more general and can also refer to radio, television, the internet, data, signals, or other things. For films and music on the internet, 'Streaming' is more precise. When speaking generally about sending or forwarding something, 'Übertragung' fits better.
Streaming
Nach der Arbeit nutzt Tom das Streaming, um eine Serie zu sehen.
After work, Tom uses streaming to watch a series.
Übertragung
Im Büro prüfen wir die Übertragung der Videokonferenz.
At the office, we are checking the transmission of the video conference.