Panne
The German word for glitch is Panne.
Panne is used to describe a glitch, mishap or snag. It is often used in the phrase eine technische Panne to describe a technical glitch or malfunction. While 'Glitch' is used in German for software bugs, Panne is more commonly used for mechanical or technical failures, such as a car breaking down or a technical malfunction during a broadcast.
Meaning: problem, bug, imperfection, quirk (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Panne is a feminine noun. It takes the definite article die (die Panne) or the indefinite article eine (eine Panne).
Did you know?
- The German word Panne is actually a French loanword, originally meaning 'failure' or 'shortage'.
- A Panne can refer to a social blunder or a 'fail' during a public appearance, such as a politician making an embarrassing mistake on stage.
- In German television, a Sendepanne is the specific term for an on-air glitch, such as a microphone being left on or a teleprompter failing.
Examples in context
- Es gab eine Störung in der SoftwareThere was a glitch in the software
- Es traten Probleme während des Tests aufThere were glitches during the test
- Es liegt ein Fehler in der Programmierung vorThere is a glitch in the programming
- Es gab eine kleine Panne mit dem DruckerThere was a small glitch with the printer
- In der App gibt es ein paar FehlerchenThere are a few glitches in the app
- Es gibt hier und da ein paar ProblemchenThere are a few glitches here and there
- Das war eine kleine Panne.That was a small glitch.
- Wir hatten eine technische Panne.We had a technical glitch.
- Die Panne hat alles verzögert.The glitch delayed everything.
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are discussing a problem during a video call.
- FelixHörst du mich gut, Sarah?Can you hear me well, Sarah?
- SarahNein, es gab eine kurze Panne.No, there was a short glitch.
- FelixIst die Verbindung jetzt stabil?Is the connection stable now?
- SarahJa, jetzt läuft es wieder.Yes, it is working again now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Panne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
