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Hörfunk

radio (broadcasting)

noun HUER-foonk Rare

Origin: from hören (to hear) + Funk (radio)

Usage Note

Hörfunk is the formal term for sound radio as a branch of broadcasting, contrasted with Fernsehen. More technical than the everyday Radio. Usually singular.

Examples

"Sie arbeitet seit Jahren im Hörfunk."

Natural Translation

She has worked in radio for years.

Literal Translation

She works since years in-the radio.

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