TV tower
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TV tower
A very tall, tower-like structure used to broadcast television and radio signals, often with an observation deck or a restaurant at the top.
Vom Restaurant im Fernsehturm hat man eine fantastische Aussicht über die ganze Stadt.
From the restaurant in the TV tower, you have a fantastic view over the whole city.
This word is made up of 'das Fernsehen' (television) and 'der Turm' (tower). So it is literally a tower for television, from which signals are transmitted.
Der Fernsehturm ist das höchste Gebäude der Stadt.
The TV tower is the tallest building in the city.
Pay attention to the preposition 'auf' and the case. If you are describing movement upward, you use the accusative ('auf den Turm'). If you are already at the top, you use the dative ('auf dem Turm').
Wir fahren heute Abend auf den Fernsehturm.
We are going up the TV tower this evening.
A TV tower is often not only a broadcasting facility but also a city landmark with an observation deck. Typical activities are 'die Aussicht genießen' (to enjoy the view) or 'im Restaurant essen' (to eat in the restaurant).
Viele Touristen besuchen den Fernsehturm, um die Aussicht zu genießen.
Many tourists visit the TV tower to enjoy the view.
