noun
die Fernbedienung, -en
távirányító
Ein kleines Gerät, mit dem man andere Geräte wie den Fernseher oder die Musikanlage aus der Entfernung steuern kann.
The German word "Fernbedienung" is a noun that means "remote control".
- It is made up of two parts:
- Fern = "far" or "remote"
- Bedienung = "operation" or "service" (from the verb bedienen = "to operate" or "to serve")
Together, it refers to a device that allows you to operate something from a distance, commonly a TV remote.
Similar words:
- Handsteuerung (manual control)
- Fernsteuerung (remote steering/control, often in technical contexts like drones or model cars)
Difference:
- Fernbedienung typically refers to handheld devices used to control consumer electronics.
- Fernsteuerung is broader and often used in technological or industrial contexts.
- Handsteuerung refers to direct, manual control rather than remote.
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Die Fernbedienung liegt auf dem Sofa.noun
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