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Learn German while watching ICONIC shows.

Instant dual-language subtitles for ARD and ZDF. Bridge the gap between entertainment and fluency with context-aware translations.

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German Cinema
"Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof."
"Life isn't a bed of roses."
14:20 / 45:00

Works seamlessly with

ARD Mediathek ZDF Mediathek

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Filter by genre and your current language level to find the perfect content.

How Mediathek Translator works

1. Install Extension

Add the Mediathek Translator extension to your Chrome browser from the web store.

2. Pin to Toolbar

Pin the extension icon for easy access to settings and controls.

3. Open a Video

Navigate to ARD or ZDF Mediathek and start playing any video.

4. Enjoy Dual Subtitles

Translations appear automatically. Hover words to learn more!

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Unlock understanding, not just words

Traditional translation disrupts flow. We seamlessly integrate into your viewing experience so you learn while you watch.

Dual Subtitles

See German and English subtitles simultaneously. Understand the sentence structure without pausing to look up every word.

Click-to-Translate

Hover over any difficult German word to see its definition, gender (der/die/das), and contextual usage instantly.

Content Library

Works on Germany's best libraries

From "Tatort" mysteries to "Terra X" documentaries. Access thousands of hours of free, high-quality content on public broadcast libraries.

  • Compatible with ARD Mediathek
  • Compatible with ZDF Mediathek
  • Context-aware slang detection
Tatort
Crime Drama
Tagesschau
News
Babylon Berlin
Historical Drama
Dark
Sci-Fi

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