television
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television
The medium through which moving images and sound are broadcast via television programs. The term also refers to all television channels and programs collectively.
Das Fernsehen berichtet heute ausführlich über die Wahl.
Television is providing extensive coverage of the election today.
watching television
The activity of watching television programs.
Das Fernsehen nimmt bei vielen Familien jeden Abend viel Zeit ein.
Watching television takes up a lot of time every evening in many families.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Fernsehens |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Fernsehen | – |
| accusative | das Fernsehen | – |
| dative | dem Fernsehen | – |
| genitive | des Fernsehens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Fernsehen' is made up of 'fern' (far) and 'sehen' (to see). As a noun, it refers both to the medium and to the activity that developed from this combination.
Durch das Fernsehen erfahren viele Menschen schnell von wichtigen Ereignissen.
Through television, many people learn about important events quickly.
When it means the medium, 'Fernsehen' is often used with 'im' (on/in). Programs are broadcast there, or events are reported on.
Im Fernsehen wurde gestern eine neue Dokumentation gezeigt.
A new documentary was shown on television yesterday.
When referring to the activity, quantities or time expressions are often used with 'Fernsehen', for example 'viel Fernsehen' (a lot of television), 'wenig Fernsehen' (little television), or 'beim Fernsehen' (while watching television).
Beim Fernsehen vergisst er oft die Zeit.
He often loses track of time while watching television.
