German Conversation · Level 109
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German word
Rundfunk
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁʊntˌfʊŋk/
Meaning
- masculine nounbroadcasting
Example
Im Rundfunk gibt es viele Programme.
There are many programs on the air.
More examples
Im öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk hört man oft regionale Nachrichten.
People often hear regional news in public-service broadcasting.
Core concept
A broadcasting network links studios and transmitters with homes receiving shared programs.
Common phrases
das Rundfunkprogramm
radio broadcast program
eine Sendung im Rundfunk
a broadcast on radio
öffentlich-rechtlicher Rundfunk
public-service broadcasting
Similar words
Radio: Audio programs sent by radio waves or the internet for listening on radios or apps.
Fernsehen: Television broadcasting that delivers programs with sound and pictures.
Programm: An individual program broadcast to the public, or its content.
Sendeanstalt: A public or private organization that produces and distributes broadcasts.
Definition in German
Rundfunk bezeichnet die Verbreitung von Radio- oder Fernsehprogrammen an ein breites Publikum sowie die dafür arbeitenden Einrichtungen.
Word origin
The compound Rundfunk joins rund with Funk and originally described wireless signals sent broadly rather than communication with one individual.
Usage tips
- Rundfunk covers radio and television broadcasting, whereas Radio usually refers more narrowly to radio broadcasting or a radio set.
Other meanings
- radio broadcastingnoun
- broadcasting servicenoun
Related words
- Rundfunkbeitragbroadcasting levynoun
- Rundfunksendungbroadcast programnoun
- Rundfunkanstaltbroadcasting bodynoun