English–German
“area code” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvaːl/
Example
In Deutschland sind viele Vorwahlen dreistellig.
In Germany, many area codes are three digits.
How to say “area code” in German
“Area code” in German is Vorwahl.
A preliminary marker that directs a call to a place or narrows an election before the main decision.
Example sentences with Vorwahl
Beim Telefonieren ins Ausland sollte man die lokale Vorwahl kennen.
When calling abroad, you should know the local area code.
Tips for using Vorwahl
- The telephone sense is often specified as Ortsvorwahl for an area code or internationale Vorwahl for a country code, while the political sense means a primary election.