Programm

program

noun pro-GRAHM Less Common

Origin: from Greek programma 'public notice'

Also means

schedule

Usage Note

Programm is neuter (das Programm) and covers a software program, a TV channel or schedule, and an event line-up. The colloquial was steht auf dem Programm? asks 'what's on the agenda?'. Note the doubled 'm' in spelling.

Examples

"Welches Programm läuft heute Abend?"

Natural Translation

Which program is on this evening?

Literal Translation

Which program runs today evening?

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