English–German

“watch tv” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛɐ̯nˌzeːən/

Example

Ich sehe abends oft fern.

I often watch TV in the evening.

Illustration for fernsehen (watch tv)

How to say “watch tv” in German

“Watch tv” in German is fernsehen.

A screen brings distant scenes and moving programs into the viewer's immediate sight.

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

Example sentences with fernsehen

Am Wochenende sehe ich oft live fern.

On the weekend, I often watch television live.

Tips for using fernsehen

  • In a finite clause, the separable prefix moves to the end, as in "Ich sehe abends oft fern."

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