English–German
“phone call” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/teləfoˈnaːt/
Example
Ich habe heute ein Telefonat mit meiner Mutter geführt.
Today, I spoke with my mother on the phone.
How to say “phone call” in German
“Phone call” in German is Telefonat.
Two people connected by telephone speak in a single, bounded conversation.
Example sentences with Telefonat
Nach einem verpassten Telefonat habe ich sofort zurückgerufen.
After a missed phone call, I called back immediately.
Tips for using Telefonat
- The standard collocation is ein Telefonat mit jemandem fuehren, with the other person expressed by mit.