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receiver
An electronic device that receives television or radio signals (e.g., from a satellite or from a cable network) and prepares them for playback on a television or stereo system.
Ich brauche einen neuen Receiver, um die HD-Sender empfangen zu können.
I need a new receiver so I can receive the HD channels.
'Receiver' is an English loanword derived from the verb 'to receive' (empfangen). In all technical meanings, it describes a device that receives and processes signals.
Der Receiver empfängt die Signale über die Satellitenschüssel.
The receiver receives the signals through the satellite dish.
To distinguish the technical meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about 'Sender' (channels/stations), 'Satellit' (satellite), or 'Fernsehen' (television), it usually means a TV receiver. With topics like 'Heimkino' (home theater), 'Lautsprecher' (speakers), or 'Verstärker' (amplifier), it refers to an audio hub.
Mein neuer Fernseher hat bereits einen Receiver für das Kabelfernsehen integriert.
My new television already has a receiver for cable TV integrated.
In connection with television technology, 'Receiver' is often used with verbs such as 'anschließen' (to connect), 'einstellen' (to set up/tune), or 'programmieren' (to program).
Kannst du mir helfen, den neuen Satelliten-Receiver anzuschließen?
Can you help me connect the new satellite receiver?
You can clearly recognize the sports meaning from the context of 'American Football'. Words like 'Quarterback', 'Pass' (pass), 'fangen' (to catch), or 'Touchdown' signal that a player is meant.
Der Receiver war völlig frei und konnte den Pass des Quarterbacks leicht fangen.
The receiver was completely open and was able to catch the quarterback's pass easily.
In American football, 'Receiver' is often specified more precisely as a position. The most common terms are 'Wide Receiver' or 'Tight End'.
Er gilt als der beste Wide Receiver der gesamten Liga.
He is considered the best wide receiver in the entire league.
box
'die Box' and 'der Receiver' can both be electronic devices for television, radio, or sound. Here, 'Box' is the more general word: it can be a device from an internet or TV provider. 'Receiver' is more precise when a device receives signals and makes them usable for a television, radio, or sound system. The words can be confusing because in everyday language some devices are simply called 'Box', even though technically they also have a receiver function. If you mean the exact job of the device, 'Receiver' is clearer.
Der Receiver empfängt die Satellitensignale und sendet das Bild an den Fernseher.
The receiver receives the satellite signals and sends the picture to the television.
Nach dem Umzug schließen wir die neue Box vom Internetanbieter an.
After the move, we connect the new box from the internet provider.