die Sendung
Translation
broadcast, show, program, shipment
Examples
Ich schaue eine Sendung im Fernsehen.
I'm watching a show on television.
Die Sendung ist gestern angekommen.
The shipment arrived yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
a show/program about sth. eine Sendung über et4 I'm watching a show about animals.
a shipment for sb. eine Sendung für j-n This is a shipment for you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Programm, die Übertragung (program); die Lieferung, das Paket (shipment)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'senden' (to send, to broadcast) plus the suffix '-ung' which forms nouns.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'sending' a TV signal for a 'show' or 'sending' a package for a 'shipment'. The root verb helps remember both meanings.