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telephone

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

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noun

Telefon, Fernsprecher

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

Examples :

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

Meine Großmutter benutzt das Telefon, um jede Woche mit ihren Freunden zu sprechen.

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noun

Stille Post

The game of Chinese whispers.

Examples :

"The message about the school field trip went through several telephones, and by the time it reached the last student, it was completely different. "

Die Nachricht über den Schulausflug ging durch mehrere Stille Post-Runden, und als sie den letzten Schüler erreichte, war sie völlig anders.

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verb

Telefonieren, anrufen

To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

Examples :

"I need to telephone my mother to ask about the family dinner plans. "

Ich muss meine Mutter anrufen, um mich nach den Familienplänen für das Abendessen zu erkundigen.

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verb

Telefonieren, anrufen

To convey (a message) by telephoning.

Examples :

"I telephoned my teacher to ask about the upcoming test. "

Ich habe meinen Lehrer angerufen, um mich nach der bevorstehenden Prüfung zu erkundigen.

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