Sendemast

transmission mast; broadcast tower

noun ZEN-deh-mast Rare

Usage Note

Sendemast is the tall antenna structure used to transmit radio or television signals over a wide area. Germans sometimes call visible landmarks like the Berliner Fernsehturm the most famous example, though a Sendemast is typically the slimmer utility tower rather than a tourist attraction. Relevant in coverage of broadcast infrastructure and 5G rollout debates.

Examples

"Ein Sturm beschädigte mehrere Sendemasten und unterbrach den UKW-Empfang im Norden."

Natural Translation

A storm damaged several transmission masts and disrupted FM reception in the north.

Literal Translation

A storm damaged several transmission-masts and interrupted the FM-reception in-the north.

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