Fernsehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fernsehen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to watch TV", "to watch television" or "television". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Fernsehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: fernsehen
Simple past: sah fern
Participle: ferngesehen

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irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Fernsehen
Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Fernsehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To watch TV"

"Fernsehen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To watch television or television programs."
Translation(s): to watch TV, to watch television
Synonym(s): fernsehschauen, glotzen
Related word(s): Fernseher, Fernsehprogramm

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich sehe jeden Abend fern.I watch TV every evening.
Wir sehen gerne zusammen fern.We like to watch TV together.
Anstatt zu fernsehen, solltest du ein Buch lesen.Instead of watching TV, you should read a book.

2.) "The act of watching TV or TV as a medium"

"Fernsehen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "The act of watching television or television as a medium of communication."
Translation(s): television, TV, watching TV
Synonym(s): Fernsehkonsum, Fernsehunterhaltung
Related word(s): Fernsehgerät, Fernsehsender

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Fernsehen hat unser Leben verändert.Television has changed our lives.
Viele Kinder verbringen zu viel Zeit mit Fernsehen.Many children spend too much time watching TV.
Das Fernsehen bietet heutzutage zahlreiche Programme an.Television offers numerous programs nowadays.

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