Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

der Empfänger

Translation (Übersetzung) recipient, receiver
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɛmpˈfɛŋɐ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun communication business technology
A masculine noun that can refer to a person who receives something, a device that receives signals, or the addressee of a letter/package. In technical contexts, it often refers to electronic receivers.

Empfänger - German Nouns - Empfänger Meaning - Empfänger Translation - Empfänger Nouns Examples

Empfänger is a German Nouns

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Empfänger Examples (Beispiele) in English

Empfänger examples with English translations. See how to use Empfänger in sentences. Empfänger example sentences in English below.

Der Empfänger des Pakets war nicht zu Hause.
The recipient of the package was not at home.
Delivery situation
Der Radioempfänger empfängt das Signal gut.
The radio receiver picks up the signal well.
Technical/electronics
Bitte geben Sie den Namen des Empfängers an.
Please specify the name of the recipient.
Formal instructions

Empfänger — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Empfänger — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Die Empfänger
    Der Empfänger
    Empfänger is masculine (der), not feminine (die).
  • Empfänger für eine Nachricht
    Empfänger einer Nachricht
    In German, the genitive case (einer) is typically used to show possession or relationship, not 'für'.
  • Empfänger von das Paket
    Empfänger des Pakets
    Use the genitive case (des) after 'Empfänger' to indicate what is received.

Empfänger Word Family - Empfänger Related Words - Empfänger Family Members

Empfänger Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Empfänger word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Empfänger family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Empfänger related words and expand your German vocabulary.

past participle (Partizip Perfekt)
empfangen
Meaning: received
Tense: past participle
Example: Er hat das Paket empfangen.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Empfang
Meaning: reception
Example: Der Empfang war sehr herzlich.
Noun
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
empfänglich
Meaning: receptive, susceptible
Example: Sie ist für neue Ideen sehr empfänglich.
Adjective

Empfänger Usage - Empfänger Collocations - Empfänger Idioms - Empfänger Synonyms - Empfänger Antonyms

Empfänger Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Empfänger Collocations (Kollokationen)

Empfänger collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Empfänger word combinations and how to use Empfänger with other words naturally.

Empfänger einer Nachricht
recipient of a message
High frequency
Empfänger eines Pakets
recipient of a package
High frequency
Empfänger einer E-Mail
recipient of an email
High frequency
Empfänger eines Signals
receiver of a signal
Medium frequency
Empfänger einer Spende
recipient of a donation
Medium frequency
Empfänger einer Auszeichnung
recipient of an award
Medium frequency
Empfänger eines Briefes
addressee of a letter
Medium frequency
Empfänger einer Zahlung
recipient of a payment
Medium frequency

Empfänger Idioms (Redewendungen)

Empfänger idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Empfänger with meanings and explanations. Master Empfänger expressions used in everyday German.

Der Empfänger ist nicht erreichbar
The recipient is not available
Used when trying to contact someone who cannot be reached, often in phone or messaging contexts.
Auf Empfänger warten
Waiting for the recipient
Used in delivery contexts when waiting for someone to receive a package or message.

Empfänger Synonyms (Synonyme)

Empfänger synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Empfänger and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Empfänger similar words and their usage.

Adressat
Meaning: addressee
High similarity
Bezieher
Meaning: subscriber, recipient
Medium similarity
Nehmer
Meaning: taker, receiver
Medium similarity
Konsument
Meaning: consumer
Low similarity

Empfänger Antonyms (Antonyme)

Empfänger antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Empfänger. Discover Empfänger opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Absender
Meaning: sender
Geber
Meaning: giver
Sender
Meaning: transmitter

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Empfänger Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Empfänger semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Empfänger. Explore Empfänger related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Empfänger contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Post Paket Nachricht Signal Adresse Brief E-Mail Überweisung Geschenk

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