noun

en programledare

presenter · program host

En person som pratar och leder ett tv- eller radioprogram, och ser till att allt flyter på bra.

Definition & meaning

A programledare is a person who introduces, presents, and leads a television or radio program. They act as the host or anchor, guiding the audience through the content, interviewing guests, and facilitating the flow of the broadcast.

Depending on the context, the term can refer to:

  1. A news anchor or host of a talk show.
  2. An event host or master of ceremonies for a produced program.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a compound noun formed by two Swedish words:

  • Program: Meaning "program" or "broadcast."
  • Ledare: Meaning "leader" or "guide," derived from the verb leda (to lead).

In Swedish, the word follows the "en" gender (en programledare). It is formed as:

  • Singular indefinite: programledare
  • Singular definite: programledaren
  • Plural indefinite: programledare
  • Plural definite: programledarna

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Värd: Often used when someone hosts a specific show or gala.
  • Presentatör: A more formal term for someone who introduces parts of a show.
  • Konferencier: Typically used for a host of a live event or stage performance.
  • Ankare: Specifically used for a main news presenter (like a news anchor).

Antonyms: There are no direct linguistic antonyms for this word, as it describes a specific professional role. Opposing roles in a broadcast would include:

  • Gäst: A guest appearing on the program.
  • Intervjuobjekt: The person being interviewed.

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Examples

Programledaren pratar i tv.noun

The presenter talks on TV.

Många tycker att en programledare har ett roligt arbete.noun

Many people think that a program host has a fun job.

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