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Vorabendsendung

early-evening programme

noun FOR-ah-bent-zen-dung Rare

Also means

pre-prime-time broadcast

Usage Note

Vorabendsendung describes a TV programme broadcast in the slot before prime time (roughly 17:00–20:00); German public broadcasters have traditionally used this time for regional news (Ländermagazine) and popular series.

Examples

"Die Vorabendsendung ist besonders bei Rentnern beliebt."

Natural Translation

The early-evening programme is particularly popular with retirees.

Literal Translation

The pre-evening-programme is particularly at retirees popular.

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