English–German

“watching tv” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛɐ̯nˌzeːən/

Example

Das Fernsehen entspannt mich nach der Arbeit.

Watching TV relaxes me after work.

Illustration for Fernsehen (watching tv)

How to say “watching tv” in German

“Watching tv” in German is Fernsehen.

An evening scene centered on the screen, the broadcast, and the act of watching it.

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

Example sentences with Fernsehen

Am Sonntagvormittag läuft oft ein Zeichentrickfilm im Fernsehen.

On Sunday morning, an animated film is often broadcast on television.

Tips for using Fernsehen

  • For the physical television set, German normally uses der Fernseher, whereas das Fernsehen refers to television viewing or broadcasting.

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