der Fernsehapparat
television set
A device used to receive television programs and watch them on a screen.
EXAMPLE
Der alte Fernsehapparat steht noch im Wohnzimmer.
The old television set is still in the living room.
der Fernsehapparat
television set
der Fernsehapparat, die Fernsehapparate
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Fernsehapparat, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fernsehapparate |
| genitive | des Fernsehapparates |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Fernsehapparat | die Fernsehapparate |
| accusative | den Fernsehapparat | die Fernsehapparate |
| dative | dem Fernsehapparat | den Fernsehapparaten |
| genitive | des Fernsehapparates des Fernsehapparats | der Fernsehapparate |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Fernsehapparat' (television set) combines the component 'Fernseh-' with 'Apparat' (device). 'Fernseh-' refers to television, and 'Apparat' denotes a technical device.
EXAMPLE
Der Fernsehapparat war früher das wichtigste Gerät im Wohnzimmer.
The television set used to be the most important device in the living room.
Typical collocations
'Fernsehapparat' (television set) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'einschalten' (to turn on), 'ausschalten' (to turn off), 'reparieren' (to repair), and 'kaufen' (to buy). The phrase 'vor dem Fernsehapparat sitzen' (to sit in front of the television set) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Mein Großvater schaltete jeden Abend den Fernsehapparat ein.
My grandfather turned on the television set every evening.
Register and style
'Fernsehapparat' (television set) often sounds matter-of-fact or somewhat dated today and is particularly suited to texts about older devices, earlier times, or technical descriptions.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Foto aus den 1960er-Jahren steht ein großer Fernsehapparat im Wohnzimmer.
In the photo from the 1960s, there is a large television set in the living room.
In real life
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