Nachrichtenkanal

news channel

noun NAKH-rikht-en-kah-nahl Rare

Also means

all-news channel

Usage Note

Nachrichtenkanal is a television or online channel that broadcasts news continuously, such as n-tv or Welt. The 24-hour format requires a constant supply of fresh material and live coverage.

Examples

"Während der Krise schalteten viele Zuschauer auf den Nachrichtenkanal um."

Natural Translation

During the crisis many viewers switched over to the news channel.

Literal Translation

During the crisis switched many viewers to the news-channel over.

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