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radio communication
The wireless transmission of information such as speech or data using electromagnetic waves, often for communication over a distance.
Der Pilot nahm über Funk Kontakt mit dem Tower auf.
The pilot contacted the tower by radio.
broadcasting
The medium of radio broadcasting that transmits programs to the public. Often used in the expression 'Funk und Fernsehen' (radio and television).
Er arbeitet seit zwanzig Jahren als Sprecher beim Funk.
He has worked as an announcer in broadcasting for twenty years.
funk
A style of music that developed in the United States in the 1960s and is characterized by a strong, danceable rhythm and an emphasized bass line.
Auf der Party lief den ganzen Abend nur Funk und Soul.
At the party, they played only funk and soul all evening.
The three meanings of 'Funk' are clearly separated by context. If the topic is communication technology (pilot, police, military), it means wireless transmission. In connection with media ('Fernsehen' (television), 'Sendung' (broadcast/program)), it means broadcasting. With 'Musik' (music), 'Band' (band), or 'tanzen' (to dance), it refers to the music style.
Die Rettungskräfte halten per Funk Kontakt.
The rescue workers keep in contact by radio.
To describe the type of communication, 'Funk' is almost always used with the prepositions 'per' or 'über'. Both express that radio is the means of communication.
Der Kapitän gab die Anweisung über Funk durch.
The captain gave the instruction over the radio.
In the meaning 'Rundfunk' (broadcasting), 'Funk' is often part of the fixed expression 'Funk und Fernsehen' (radio and television). This formula refers to the entirety of public and private broadcasters.
Der Politiker gab ein Interview für Funk und Fernsehen.
The politician gave an interview for radio and television.
radio
Radio is the usual term for the public broadcasting medium and its programs. Funk can also mean broadcasting, but in this sense it usually sounds dated or institutional and mainly appears in fixed expressions such as „Funk und Fernsehen“ (radio and television).
Die Ansprache wurde gestern Abend in Funk und Fernsehen übertragen.
The address was broadcast on radio and television last night.
Die Ansprache wurde gestern Abend im Radio übertragen.
The address was broadcast on the radio last night.
