noun
der Mobilfunk, -e
mobilhálózat
The German word "Mobilfunk" is a noun that means mobile telecommunications or mobile radio communication. It is composed of two words:
- Mobil = mobile, movable
- Funk = radio, wireless communication
Together, "Mobilfunk" refers to the technology and infrastructure for wireless mobile communication, such as cell phone networks.
Similar words in German:
- Handy-Netz (cell phone network)
- Mobiltelefonie (mobile telephony)
- Telekommunikation (telecommunication, more general)
Difference:
- "Mobilfunk" specifically emphasizes the wireless/mobile radio system.
- "Telekommunikation" is broader and includes wired and wireless communication.
- "Mobiltelefonie" focuses more on the use of mobile phones rather than the entire communication system.
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Examples
Der Mobilfunk ist in ländlichen Gebieten oft eine Herausforderung.noun
A mobilhálózat a vidéki területeken gyakran kihívást jelent.
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