der Sender, –
channel · broadcaster · transmitter
Das ist eine Person oder eine Stelle, die etwas, wie zum Beispiel einen Brief oder eine Nachricht, an jemand anderen schickt.
The German word "Sender" is a noun meaning "transmitter" or "broadcaster".
- It comes from the verb "senden" which means "to send" or "to transmit".
- "Sender" refers to a device, station, or person that sends out signals, radio, TV programs, or messages.
Similar words:
- "Überträger" – transmitter (more technical, e.g., signals)
- "Sendernetz" – broadcasting network
- "Fernsehsender" – TV broadcaster
- "Rundfunksender" – radio broadcaster
Differences:
- "Sender" is the general term for the source of transmission.
- "Überträger" usually refers to the technical device/component transmitting signals.
- Adding qualifiers like "Fernsehsender" specifies the type of broadcasting (TV).
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Examples
Wir schalten den Sender nicht ein.noun
We are not turning on the channel.
Auf diesem Sender läuft immer eine interessante Show.noun
There is always an interesting show on this channel.
Der Sender strahlt verschiedene Programme aus.noun
The broadcaster airs various programs.
Ein Sender hat das Signal verloren.noun
A transmitter has lost the signal.
Ein Sender hat technische Probleme.noun
A broadcaster has technical problems.
Der Sender überträgt das Fußballspiel live.noun
The broadcaster transmits the football match live.
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