German word

Privatsender

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁiˈvaːtˌzɛndɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprivate broadcaster

Example

Der Privatsender sendet oft Werbung.

The private broadcaster frequently airs commercials.

Illustration for Privatsender (private broadcaster)

More examples

Ein regionaler Privatsender berichtet über lokale Ereignisse.

A regional private broadcaster reports on local events.

Core concept

A privately operated broadcast outlet whose schedule is shaped by advertising and other business income.

Common phrases

  • regionaler Privatsender

    regional private broadcaster

  • großer Privatsender

    large private broadcaster

Similar words

Öffentlich-rechtlicher Sender: A public-service broadcaster funded by public money or licence fees.
Privatrundfunk: The privately operated broadcasting sector or system as a whole.
Kommerzieller Sender: A profit-oriented broadcaster that relies heavily on ads and sponsors.
Fernsehsender: A broadcaster devoted mainly to television programming.

Definition in German

Privatsender ist ein kommerziell betriebener Radio- oder Fernsehsender, der privat finanziert wird und sich von öffentlich-rechtlichen Sendern unterscheidet.

Word origin

The compound combines Privat ('private') with Sender ('broadcaster'), a noun derived from the verb senden ('to send').

Usage tips

  • German commonly contrasts a Privatsender with an öffentlich-rechtlicher Sender, which belongs to the public-service broadcasting system.

Other meanings

  • commercial broadcasternoun

Opposites

  • öffentlich-rechtlicher Rundfunkpublic-service broadcastingnoun

Related words

  • Privatfernsehencommercial televisionnoun

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