Sendegebiet

broadcast area

noun ZEN-deh-geh-beet Rare

Also means

transmission zone

Usage Note

Sendegebiet is the geographic area within which a radio or TV signal can be received; regional public broadcasters in Germany are legally bound to their Sendegebiet, which corresponds to a federal state or group of states.

Examples

"Der Lokalsender darf außerhalb seines Sendegebiets nicht werben."

Natural Translation

The local broadcaster is not allowed to advertise outside its broadcast area.

Literal Translation

The local-broadcaster may outside its broadcast-area not advertise.

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