NOUN
Empfänger/ɛmˈp͡fɛŋɐ/recipient; receiver; addressee
Empfänger is a German noun that means recipient, receiver, or addressee. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɛŋɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Empfänger".
Definitions
1.a person who receives something (e.g., a letter, package, information)(person, communication)
a.the person to whom something is sent
Der Empfänger des Briefes wohnt in Berlin.—The recipient of the letter lives in Berlin.
2.a device that receives signals (e.g., radio, TV, technical)(electronics)
a.device that receives electromagnetic signals
Der Fernseher hat einen eingebauten Empfänger.—The television has a built-in receiver.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Empfänger | die Empfänger |
| Genitive | des Empfängers | der Empfänger |
| Dative | dem Empfänger | den Empfängern |
| Accusative | den Empfänger | die Empfänger |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Empfänger" mean in English?
- "Empfänger" means recipient, receiver, or addressee. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Empfänger"?
- "Empfänger" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɛŋɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Empfänger" der, die, or das?
- "Empfänger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Empfänger"?
- The plural of "Empfänger" is "Empfänger".
- What part of speech is "Empfänger"?
- "Empfänger" is a noun in German.
