mobile communications
der Mobilfunk
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mobile communications
The technology for wireless telecommunications via a network of radio stations that enables the use of mobile phones.
Der Ausbau des Mobilfunks in ländlichen Gebieten ist eine politische Priorität.
The expansion of mobile communications in rural areas is a political priority.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Mobilfunks |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mobilfunk | – |
| accusative | den Mobilfunk | – |
| dative | dem Mobilfunk | – |
| genitive | des Mobilfunks des Mobilfunkes | – |
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'Mobilfunk' (mobile communications) is a compound noun made up of 'mobil' (mobile) and 'der Funk' (wireless transmission). So it literally describes the technology for mobile, wireless communication.
Ohne Mobilfunk wäre unser modernes Leben kaum vorstellbar.
Without mobile communications, our modern life would be hard to imagine.
The word is often used in compounds such as 'Mobilfunknetz' (mobile network), 'Mobilfunkanbieter' (mobile provider), or 'Mobilfunkvertrag' (mobile phone contract). Another common combination is 'der Ausbau des Mobilfunks' (the expansion of mobile communications).
Welchen Mobilfunkanbieter kannst du empfehlen?
Which mobile provider can you recommend?
Ich brauche einen neuen Mobilfunkvertrag mit mehr Datenvolumen.
I need a new mobile phone contract with more data allowance.
In connection with 'Mobilfunk' (mobile communications), you often hear technical terms like '5G', 'LTE', or 'Netzabdeckung' (network coverage). These words describe standards or the quality of the mobile network.
Die Netzabdeckung für den Mobilfunk ist auf dem Land oft schlecht.
Mobile network coverage is often poor in the countryside.
