Rundfunksender

radio/TV broadcaster

noun ROON-foonk-zen-der Rare

Also means

broadcasting station

Usage Note

Rundfunksender can mean both the physical transmitter and the institutional broadcaster. Context clarifies which sense is intended; in everyday talk it usually means a radio or TV station.

Examples

"Der Rundfunksender strahlt sein Programm auch über DAB+ aus."

Natural Translation

The broadcasting station also transmits its programme via DAB+.

Literal Translation

The broadcasting-station radiates its programme also via DAB+ out.

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