Fernseher /fˈɛɾnzeːɜ/ · noun · CEFR A2. German translation of "television".

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Source term
television
Translation
Fernseher
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of Fernseher (German)

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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Fernseher
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Fernseher
Examples
Der Fernseher im Wohnzimmer ist ziemlich groß.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Wir sehen oft fernsehen im Wohnzimmer.

English: We often watch television in the living room.

A2 · Digital Devices

Wir sehen jeden Abend die Nachrichten im Fernsehen.

English: We watch the news on the television every evening.

A2 · Appliances

Der Fernseher im Wohnzimmer ist ziemlich groß.

English: The television in the living room is quite big.

A2 · Appliances

Mein Bruder ist vor dem Fernseher eingeschlafen.

English: My brother fell asleep in front of the television.

A2 · Appliances

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