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Rundfunkbeitrag

broadcasting licence fee

noun ROON-dfoonk-by-trahk Rare
Communication Media

Also means

public broadcasting contribution

Usage Note

Rundfunkbeitrag is the mandatory household fee in Germany that funds public broadcasting (ARD, ZDF, Deutschlandradio). It replaced the old Rundfunkgebühr in 2013. The current amount and any increases require approval by all state governments.

Examples

"Der monatliche Rundfunkbeitrag beträgt derzeit 18,36 Euro pro Haushalt."

Natural Translation

The monthly broadcasting licence fee currently amounts to 18.36 euros per household.

Literal Translation

The monthly broadcasting-contribution amounts currently 18.36 euro per household.

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