Übertragungsrechte

broadcasting rights; transmission rights

noun ue-ber-TRAH-gungs-rekh-teh Rare

Usage Note

Übertragungsrechte (used almost exclusively in the plural) are the contractual rights to broadcast a specific event, competition, or content. The bidding for football Übertragungsrechte by public and private broadcasters is a regular media story in Germany. Rights are sold by leagues, federations, or production companies for fixed terms.

Examples

"Der Privatsender sicherte sich die Übertragungsrechte für die Champions League für vier Jahre."

Natural Translation

The commercial broadcaster secured the broadcasting rights for the Champions League for four years.

Literal Translation

The private-broadcaster secured itself the transmission-rights for the Champions-League for four years.

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