radio in German
radio in German is Radio, Funk, Hörfunk — radio means the technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.
radio in German
Radio
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
Funk
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
Hörfunk
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
Radio
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
Rundfunkgerät
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
Radioempfänger
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
Funkempfänger
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
Rundfunkempfangsgerät
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
Rundfunkempfänger
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
Funkgerät
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
Funksender
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
Radiosender
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
Rundfunksender
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
radio-
radiation, radioactive
radio-
radio (broadcasting)
funk-
radio (broadcasting)
What does "radio" mean?
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noun The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.
"Early ships relied on radio to call for help far out at sea."
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noun A device that receives and plays these broadcasts.
"Grandad keeps an old radio on the kitchen shelf and listens to it daily."
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verb To send a message using two-way radio equipment.
"The rescue team radioed base to say they had found the hikers."
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radio in a sentence
- Early ships relied on radio to call for help far out at sea.
- Local radio is a good way to hear about events in your area.
- Grandad keeps an old radio on the kitchen shelf and listens to it daily.
- The battery in my portable radio ran out halfway through the match.
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What is "radio" in German?
"radio" in German is Radio, Funk, Hörfunk. radio means: The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.
How do you use "radio" in a sentence?
Example: "Early ships relied on radio to call for help far out at sea." In German, "radio" is Radio, Funk, Hörfunk.
Are there other ways to say "radio" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "radio": Radio, Funk, Hörfunk, Rundfunkgerät, Radioempfänger, Funkempfänger.
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