Fernsehmagazin

TV magazine programme

noun fern-ZEH-mah-gah-tseen Rare

Also means

television magazine

Usage Note

Fernsehmagazin is a programme format that combines multiple shorter reports or features — similar to a print magazine — broadcast as a single show. Examples include consumer protection shows (Verbrauchermagazine) and investigative formats like Panorama or Report. The term also refers to a printed TV listings guide.

Examples

"Das Fernsehmagazin deckte in einem Beitrag Missstände in der Pflegebranche auf."

Natural Translation

The TV magazine programme exposed shortcomings in the care sector in one segment.

Literal Translation

The TV-magazine uncovered in a contribution grievances in the care-sector.

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