Rundfunk

German

Etymology

rund (“round”) +‎ Funk (“radio”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʁʊntfʊŋk/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Rund‧funk

Noun

Rundfunk m (strong, genitive Rundfunks, no plural)

  1. (uncountable, business) broadcasting (The business or profession of radio and television.)
    öffentlich-rechtlicher Rundfunk ― public service broadcasting
    terrestrischer Rundfunk ― terrestrial broadcasting
    Rundfunk und Telekommunikation ― broadcasting and telecommunications
  2. (uncountable) radio (technical means)
    Rundfunk und Fernsehen ― radio and television
    Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester ― Radio Symphony Orchestra

Declension
Declension of Rundfunk [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Rundfunk
genitive eines des Rundfunks
dative einem dem Rundfunk
accusative einen den Rundfunk

Synonyms

Derived terms
  • See derived terms of Funk.

See also

Further reading
  • “Rundfunk” in Duden online
  • “Rundfunk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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