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German Phrase

Was für Sendungen magst du?

/vas fyːɐ̯ ˈzɛndʊŋən maːkst duː/
Meaning"What kind of programmes do you like?"
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Meaning

Literally “What kind of programmes do you like?” It asks the listener to specify the type or genre of TV/radio shows they enjoy watching.

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When to use

Use this question in casual conversation when you want to learn about someone’s TV habits, discuss streaming services, or recommend a show. It works both in face‑to‑face chats and online forums about media.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WasfürSendungenmagstdu?

1

Was für

A compound interrogative meaning “what kind of”. It is followed by a noun in the appropriate case (here nominative plural).

2

Sendungen

Plural noun (die Sendung) meaning TV or radio programmes. In questions it stays in the nominative because it is the subject.

3

magst

2nd‑person singular present of mögen (to like). The verb agrees with the subject “du”.

4

du

Personal pronoun used as the subject. In spoken German the pronoun often follows the verb in questions.

🗨In Conversation

A

Was für Sendungen magst du?

What kind of programmes do you like?

Ich mag Krimi‑Serien und Dokumentationen.

I like crime series and documentaries.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Was für Sendung magst du?

    “Sendung” must be plural because “Was für” asks for a type, which implies multiple possible items.

  • Was für Sendungen du magst?

    In informal speech the verb often comes before the subject, but the correct order is “magst du”. Swapping them to “du magst” turns the sentence into a statement, not a question.

  • Was für Sendungen magst du

    Never omit the question mark in written German; it signals the interrogative mood.

↔Alternatives

  • Welche Sendungen magst du?

    Which programmes do you like?

  • Was für Programme schaust du gern?

    What kind of programmes do you enjoy watching?

  • Welche Art von Sendungen gefallen dir?

    What type of programmes appeal to you?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries “Sendungen” usually refers to TV or radio broadcasts, not to movies or YouTube videos. If you’re talking about series, “Serien” is more common; for talk‑show style content you might say “Shows” or “Talkshows”. Adjust the word choice to match the medium you’re discussing.