NOUN
Fernsehen/ˈfɛʁnˌzeːən/television; TV; watching television
Fernsehen is a German noun that means television, TV, or watching television. It is pronounced /ˈfɛʁnˌzeːən/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.television as a medium or device(medium/device)
a.the system or device for receiving television broadcasts
Das Fernsehen ist heute in fast jedem Haushalt zu finden.—Television can be found in almost every household today.
2.the activity of watching television(activity)
a.the act of watching television programs
Zu viel Fernsehen ist für Kinder nicht gesund.—Too much television is not healthy for children.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Fernsehen | — |
| Genitive | des Fernsehens | — |
| Dative | dem Fernsehen | — |
| Accusative | das Fernsehen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fernsehen" mean in English?
- "Fernsehen" means television, TV, or watching television. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fernsehen"?
- "Fernsehen" is pronounced /ˈfɛʁnˌzeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fernsehen" der, die, or das?
- "Fernsehen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Fernsehen"?
- "Fernsehen" is a noun in German.
