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Empfänger

recipient (email), receiver

noun em-PFENG-er Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

receiver (device)

Usage Note

Empfänger in digital communication refers to the recipient of an email or message. In electronics it also means a receiver (radio, satellite). The field An: in email programs indicates the Empfänger.

Examples

"Bitte überprüfe die Empfängeradresse, bevor du die E-Mail sendest."

Natural Translation

Please check the recipient address before you send the email.

Literal Translation

Please check the recipient address before you the email send.

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