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shortwave in Dutch

shortwave in Dutch is kortegolf, korte golf — shortwave means a radio wave with a wavelength of roughly 10 to 100 metres, used for long-distance broadcasting.

shortwave in Dutch

kortegolf
adj
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.
kortegolf
noun
(physics) An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
korte golf
noun
(physics) An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

What does "shortwave" mean?

  1. noun A radio wave with a wavelength of roughly 10 to 100 metres, used for long-distance broadcasting.
    "He tuned his old radio to a shortwave station broadcasting from overseas."
  2. adjective Relating to or using such radio waves.
    "She still owns a shortwave radio from the 1970s."

shortwave in a sentence

  • He tuned his old radio to a shortwave station broadcasting from overseas.
  • She still owns a shortwave radio from the 1970s.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shortwave" in Dutch?

"shortwave" in Dutch is kortegolf, korte golf. shortwave means: A radio wave with a wavelength of roughly 10 to 100 metres, used for long-distance broadcasting.

How do you use "shortwave" in a sentence?

Example: "He tuned his old radio to a shortwave station broadcasting from overseas." In Dutch, "shortwave" is kortegolf, korte golf.

Are there other ways to say "shortwave" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "shortwave": kortegolf, korte golf.

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