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tuner
A person or company that modifies vehicles, especially cars, in order to improve their performance, appearance, or sound.
Er hat sein Auto zu einem professionellen Tuner gebracht, um die Motorleistung zu steigern.
He took his car to a professional tuner to increase the engine performance.
'Tuner' is a word from English, derived from the verb 'to tune' (einstellen, abstimmen). The ending '-er' here refers either to a person or to a device that performs this action.
Dieses Gerät ist ein Tuner, mit dem du Radiosender empfangen kannst.
This device is a tuner that you can use to receive radio stations.
To understand the meaning of 'Tuner' (tuner), context is crucial. If it is about cars and performance, it means a person. If it is about musical instruments, it means a tuning device. If it is about radio or television, it means a receiving device.
Mein Auto ist jetzt viel schneller, ich war bei einem guten Tuner.
My car is much faster now; I went to a good tuner.
When it comes to vehicles, typical phrases are 'sein Auto tunen lassen' (to have one's car tuned) or 'sein Auto zum Tuner bringen' (to take one's car to a tuner). The activity itself is often called 'das Tuning' (tuning).
Viele junge Leute lassen ihre Autos von einem Tuner optisch verändern.
Many young people have their cars visually modified by a tuner.
recipient / receiver
'Empfänger' and 'Tuner' can both be devices or components that receive radio or television signals. 'Empfänger' is more general: it receives signals and makes them usable. 'Tuner' is more specific: it selects the right frequency or station/channel. The words can be confused because a tuner is often part of a receiver. If you are speaking generally about receiving a signal, 'Empfänger' fits. If it is about selecting a station/channel or frequency, 'Tuner' is more precise.
Mit dem Tuner stellen wir am Morgen den richtigen Radiosender ein.
In the morning, we use the tuner to set the right radio station.
Bei schlechtem Wetter bekommt der Empfänger kein klares Fernsehsignal.
In bad weather, the receiver does not get a clear TV signal.