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die Glotze
telly / TV
A colloquial and often slightly derogatory term for a television set.
example
Schalt mal die Glotze aus, das Wetter ist viel zu schön.
Turn off the TV for a bit; the weather is far too nice.
die Glotze
telly / TV
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Meanings
Usage tips
Register and style
'Glotze' (telly / TV) is a very colloquial word for a television set. It often has a slightly negative or derogatory undertone, as if watching TV were a low-value activity.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe keine Lust, den ganzen Abend nur vor der Glotze zu sitzen.
I don't feel like just sitting in front of the TV all evening.
Word family
The noun 'die Glotze' (the telly / TV) comes from the colloquial verb 'glotzen' (to stare blankly or rudely). So the 'Glotze' is the device that you stare at.
EXAMPLE
Hör auf zu glotzen und hilf mir lieber in der Küche!
Stop staring and help me in the kitchen instead!
Typical collocations
In keeping with its colloquial style, 'Glotze' (telly / TV) is often combined with informal verbs. Typical phrases are 'die Glotze anmachen/ausschalten' (to turn the TV on/off) or 'vor der Glotze hängen' (to lounge around in front of the TV).
EXAMPLE
Mach doch bitte mal die Glotze an, die Nachrichten beginnen gleich.
Please turn on the TV; the news is about to start.
Compare with
Glotze vs TV
TV
'der TV' and 'die Glotze' can both mean a television set. The difference is mainly in tone. 'der TV' is a short, neutral term for the device. 'die Glotze' is very colloquial and often sounds slightly negative, for example when someone watches too much TV. In normal or polite situations, 'TV' is safer. 'Glotze' is more suitable for casual conversations with friends or family.
Glotze
Nach dem Gespräch im Büro sagte ich: Heute Abend bleibt die Glotze aus.
After the conversation at the office, I said: The TV is staying off tonight.
TV
Jonas will am Wochenende einen größeren TV für seine Familie kaufen.
Jonas wants to buy a bigger TV for his family at the weekend.
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