zender

Zender is a Dutch noun meaning transmitter or sender. In electronics, telecommunications, and broadcasting, a zender refers to the device that emits a signal, such as a radio or television transmitter. It is typically contrasted with a ontvanger (receiver), which captures signals. The term covers a range of devices, from dedicated radio transmitters and base stations to transmitter modules used in consumer electronics and remote‑control systems.

Origin and cognates: Zender comes from zenden, “to send,” with the agent suffix -er, yielding the thing that sends. In German, the cognate word is Sender, which has the same meaning in the context of radio and telecommunications. The Dutch word reflects the broader Germanic family of terms for sending and transmitting.

Other uses: Zender also appears as a surname in Dutch- and German-speaking regions. Outside Dutch-language contexts, the spelling zender is uncommon, and the corresponding terms in other languages are typically cognates such as sender or transmitter. In English-language technical writing about Dutch equipment, zender may be encountered as a loanword.

In summary, zender denotes transmitting hardware in Dutch, with clear linguistic links to related Germanic terms for sending and broadcasting.