Podcast
/ˈpɔtˌkaːst/masculine
The English phrase 'podcast' is translated into German as Podcast. Wiktionary also lists Audio-Internetsendung.
Meaning: type of audio program (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast | /ˈpɔtˌkaːst/ | masculine |
| Audio-Internetsendung | feminine |
The term refers to a type of audio program. While the descriptive German term Audio-Internetsendung exists, the anglicism Podcast is the standard term used in everyday conversation and media.
Which one should you use?
Podcast is a masculine noun, whereas Audio-Internetsendung is a feminine noun.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Podcast is masculine and takes the definite article der. The noun Audio-Internetsendung is feminine. Additionally, the verb podcasten can be used to mean delivering information in the form of a program over the Internet on a regular basis for playback on computers or portable devices.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɔtˌkaːst/
Did you know?
- A German speaker might use the word Hörspiel to refer to high-quality, scripted audio dramas, a genre that often shares the same distribution platforms as podcasts.
- The term Audio-Internetsendung uses the word Sendung, which can mean both a 'broadcast' and a 'shipment' in different contexts.
- If a German speaker refers to das Podcasten, they are using the activity of podcasting as a gerund, turning the verb into a neuter noun.
Examples in context
- Hast du den Podcast gehört?Have you heard the podcast?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has heard a specific Podcast.Tatoeba #8634447 by Melang, translation #8946655 by sundown
- Musiken, die in der Sendung gespielt wurden, werden im Podcast ausgeblendet.Music played during the broadcast is faded out in the podcast.This sentence is useful for describing how music is faded out in a Podcast.Tatoeba #5106178 by raggione, translation #8616239 by sundown
- Musikstücke, die in der Sendung gespielt wurden, werden im Podcast ausgeblendet.Pieces of music played during the broadcast are faded out in the podcast.Tatoeba #5106326 by raggione, translation #8616240 by sundown
- In unserem nächsten Meeting werden wir über interessante Podcasts sprechen.In our next meeting, we will discuss interesting podcasts.
- Ich habe gestern einen interessanten Podcast gehört.I listened to an interesting podcast yesterday.
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are sitting in a cafe.
- FelixWelchen Podcast hörst du gerade?Which podcast are you listening to right now?
- HannahIch höre einen spannenden Podcast über Geschichte.I am listening to an exciting podcast about history.
- FelixKannst du mir den Podcast empfehlen?Can you recommend the podcast to me?
- HannahJa, er ist wirklich sehr interessant.Yes, it is really very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “podcast” translations and entries Podcast, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
