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Kabelfernsehen

cable television

noun KAH-bel-fern-zeh-en Rare
Communication Media

Usage Note

Kabelfernsehen refers to the distribution of television programmes via coaxial or fibre-optic cable. It became widespread in Germany in the 1980s and competes today with satellite and streaming.

Examples

"Über Kabelfernsehen empfangen wir mehr als 300 Sender."

Natural Translation

Via cable television we receive more than 300 channels.

Literal Translation

Via cable-television receive we more than 300 channels.

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