telefonieren
call · talk on the phone · telephone
Mit jemandem über ein Telefon sprechen, um sich auszutauschen oder Informationen weiterzugeben.
The German word "telefonieren" is a verb that means "to telephone" or "to make a phone call." It is derived from the noun "Telefon," which means "telephone." "Telefonieren" is used to describe the action of speaking to someone using a telephone.
Similar words in German include "anrufen" (to call), and "klingeln" (to ring).
- "Telefonieren" emphasizes the act of having a conversation over the phone.
- "Anrufen" focuses on the action of making the call, including the initiation.
- "Klingeln" is more commonly used to describe the ringing sound made by a phone or the action of the phone ringing.
Each term emphasizes a different aspect of telecommunication actions.
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Examples
Wir telefonieren später.verb
We will call later.
Sie telefonieren mit ihrer Freundin.verb
They are talking on the phone with their friend.
Er muss dringend telefonieren.verb
He urgently needs to call.
Sie telefoniert mit ihrer Freundin.verb
She is talking on the phone with her friend.
Gestern habe ich lange mit meinem Bruder telefoniert.verb
Yesterday I talked on the phone with my brother for a long time.
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