die Sprechhöre
Translation
receiver, earpiece, handset
Examples
Er nahm die Sprechhöre ab.
He picked up the receiver.
Sie hielt die Sprechhöre ans Ohr.
She held the receiver to her ear.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) abnehmen to pick up (the receiver) He picked up the receiver.
Similar Words
Hörer (receiver), Empfänger (receiver)
Etymology
Composed of 'sprechen' (to speak) and 'hören' (to hear). The part you speak into and hear from.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the device for 'speaking' and 'hearing' combined into one object.