English–German

“by phone” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/teləˈfoːnɪʃ/

Example

Ich habe ihn telefonisch erreicht.

I reached him by phone.

Illustration for telefonisch (by phone)

How to say “by phone” in German

“By phone” in German is telefonisch.

A voice, message, or contact passing through a telephone connection rather than happening in person.

Full entry for telefonisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with telefonisch

Sie hat die Bestellung telefonisch aufgegeben.

She placed the order over the phone.

Tips for using telefonisch

  • In German, the adverb telefonisch stays unchanged, while the related adjective takes endings such as in telefonische Auskunft.

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