radio wave / radio station
die Radiowelle, die Radiowellen
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radio wave
An electromagnetic wave in a frequency range used for the wireless transmission of signals, for example for radio, television, or wireless communications.
Die Antenne empfängt Radiowellen und wandelt sie in elektrische Signale um.
The antenna receives radio waves and converts them into electrical signals.
radio station
A radio program with its own name and a specific focus.
Die neue Radiowelle richtet sich mit Musik und Nachrichten an ein junges Publikum.
The new radio station targets a young audience with music and news.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Radiowellen |
| genitive | der Radiowelle |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Radiowelle | die Radiowellen |
| accusative | die Radiowelle | die Radiowellen |
| dative | der Radiowelle | den Radiowellen |
| genitive | der Radiowelle | der Radiowellen |
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'Radiowelle' (radio wave) is made up of 'Radio' (radio) and 'Welle' (wave). The first component indicates its use for wireless communications and broadcasting, while the second refers to the physical form of the transmission.
Die Radiowelle breitet sich mit hoher Geschwindigkeit aus.
The radio wave propagates at high speed.
In its technical meaning, 'Radiowelle' (radio wave) is often used with verbs such as 'empfangen' (to receive), 'aussenden' (to transmit), 'übertragen' (to transmit), and 'sich ausbreiten' (to propagate). 'Über Radiowellen übertragen' (to transmit via radio waves) is also a typical collocation.
Das Gerät kann Radiowellen aussenden und empfangen.
The device can transmit and receive radio waves.
The physical meaning is often recognizable from words related to technology and communication, such as 'Antenne' (antenna), 'Frequenz' (frequency), 'Signal' (signal), or 'Übertragung' (transmission). In this context, the term refers to the propagation of electromagnetic energy.
Die Antenne ist auf eine bestimmte Radiowelle abgestimmt.
The antenna is tuned to a specific radio wave.
The meaning of a radio program is recognizable from words such as 'Publikum' (audience), 'Musik' (music), 'Nachrichten' (news), 'Programm' (program), or 'sich an jemanden richten' (to target someone). In this context, 'Radiowelle' (radio station) often describes a program with a specific profile.
Das Programm dieser Radiowelle besteht überwiegend aus Schlagern und stündlichen Nachrichten.
This radio station's program consists mainly of popular songs and hourly news.
