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In physics and technology, the number of oscillations or recurring events per unit of time. It is often measured in hertz (Hz) and describes, for example, sound waves or radio signals.
Auf welcher Frequenz sendet dieser Radiosender?
On which frequency does this radio station broadcast?
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The rate at which something occurs within a certain period of time or in a certain group. This can refer to events, visits, or the occurrence of characteristics.
Die Frequenz der Kundenbesuche in unserem Laden ist in den letzten Monaten gestiegen.
The frequency of customer visits to our store has increased in recent months.
'Frequenz' (frequency) is an international word that comes from Latin. You will find it in a similar form in many other languages, which makes it easier to understand in technical or scientific contexts.
Die Frequenz des Signals muss genau eingestellt werden.
The frequency of the signal must be set precisely.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. Technical terms like 'Hertz (Hz)', 'senden' (to broadcast/transmit), or 'Welle' (wave) point to the physical meaning. General nouns like 'Besuche' (visits), 'Fehler' (errors), or 'Ereignisse' (events) indicate frequency in the sense of how often something occurs.
Welche Frequenz hat das WLAN-Netzwerk?
What frequency does the Wi-Fi network use?
In a technical context, 'Frequenz' (frequency) is often used with verbs like 'senden' (to broadcast/transmit), 'empfangen' (to receive), or 'einstellen' (to set). Adjectives like 'hoch' (high) or 'niedrig' (low) are also typical.
Der Sender arbeitet auf einer sehr hohen Frequenz.
The transmitter operates on a very high frequency.
In the meaning 'Häufigkeit' (frequency/how often something occurs), a genitive attribute or a compound noun is often used to specify what is meant. This indicates whose or what frequency is being referred to.
Die Frequenz der Zugabfahrten ist am Wochenende geringer.
The frequency of train departures is lower on weekends.
In the meaning 'Häufigkeit' (frequency/how often something occurs), the word 'Frequenz' (frequency) belongs more to formal written language or technical language, for example in reports or analyses.
Die Studie analysiert die Frequenz von Kundenbeschwerden.
The study analyzes the frequency of customer complaints.
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Frequenz and Häufigkeit can both indicate how often something occurs. Häufigkeit is the more general term and can also be described only roughly. Frequenz sounds more like a measurable rate within a period of time, although Häufigkeit would not be wrong in that context.
Die Frequenz seiner Besuche liegt inzwischen bei dreimal pro Woche.
His visit frequency is now three times a week.
Die Häufigkeit seiner Besuche hat in den letzten Wochen deutlich zugenommen.
The frequency of his visits has increased significantly in recent weeks.
