German Conversation · Level 179
28 words
German word
texten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɛkstn̩/
Meaning
- verbtext
Example
Ich texte dir später.
I'll text you later.
More examples
Sie textet oft auf dem Smartphone, statt anzurufen.
She often texts on her smartphone instead of calling.
Core concept
A phone screen receives a brief, casual message sent directly to another person.
Common phrases
über den Messenger texten
text via Messenger
auf dem Smartphone texten
text on a smartphone
Similar words
whatsappen: Exchanging messages through WhatsApp or another messaging app.
schreiben: Writing a letter, email, or other piece of correspondence.
anrufen: Contacting someone by phone for a spoken conversation.
mailen: Sending text electronically by email.
Definition in German
Über Mobiltelefon oder Messenger eine kurze, informelle Textnachricht an jemanden schicken.
Word origin
German texten is a relatively recent borrowing from English to text, adapted as a German verb with the ending -en.
Usage tips
- The recipient is commonly expressed in the dative, as in jemandem texten, and the verb suits casual messages rather than formal correspondence.