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Rundfunkgebühr

broadcasting fee

noun ROONT-foonk-geh-buer Rare
Communication Media

Also means

licence fee

Usage Note

Rundfunkgebühr is the compulsory fee paid by households and businesses in Germany to fund public broadcasting. Since 2013 it has been called Rundfunkbeitrag, but Rundfunkgebühr remains widely used informally.

Examples

"Die Rundfunkgebühr finanziert ARD, ZDF und Deutschlandradio."

Natural Translation

The broadcasting fee funds ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio.

Literal Translation

The broadcasting-fee finances ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio.

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