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state television
A television channel or system of television channels that is directly controlled and financed by a country's government.
In vielen autoritären Regimen berichtet das Staatsfernsehen nur im Sinne der Regierung.
In many authoritarian regimes, state television reports only in line with the government's position.
This word is a compound of 'Staat' (state) and 'Fernsehen' (television). The 's' is a linking element. So it literally describes television that is controlled by the state.
Die Nachrichten im Staatsfernsehen zeigten nur die offizielle Version der Ereignisse.
The news on state television showed only the official version of events.
Common verbs used with 'Staatsfernsehen' (state television) are 'berichten' (to report), 'senden' (to broadcast), or 'zeigen' (to show). It is also often expressed that something 'im Staatsfernsehen läuft' (is on state television) or 'vom Staatsfernsehen übertragen wird' (is broadcast by state television).
Das Staatsfernsehen berichtete ausführlich über den Besuch des Präsidenten.
State television reported in detail on the president's visit.
The term 'Staatsfernsehen' (state television) is often used in a critical context. It frequently implies a lack of independence in reporting and strong control by the government.
Kritiker werfen dem Sender vor, wie ein Staatsfernsehen zu agieren.
Critics accuse the broadcaster of acting like state television.
private broadcaster
'Privatsender' and 'Staatsfernsehen' both refer to television channels or media offerings, but they are clearly opposites. A 'Privatsender' is not owned by the state and is usually financed through advertising. 'Staatsfernsehen', on the other hand, is directly controlled and financed by the government. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with television and organization. The key question is: Who controls the broadcaster? Private means not state-run; state television means direct control by the state.
In manchen Ländern berichtet das Staatsfernsehen nur positiv über die Regierung.
In some countries, state television reports only positive things about the government.
Der Film läuft heute Abend auf einem Privatsender mit vielen Werbepausen.
The film is on a private broadcaster this evening, with lots of ad breaks.