das Teleskop
Translation
telescope
Examples
Mit dem Teleskop kann man die Sterne sehen.
With the telescope, you can see the stars.
Er hat ein neues Teleskop zum Geburtstag bekommen.
He got a new telescope for his birthday.
Grammar Patterns
to observe ((sth.)) with ((sth.)) He observes the planets with the telescope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fernrohr (spyglass), Fernglas (binoculars)
Etymology
From Greek 'tele' (far) and 'skopein' (to look at). An instrument for looking at things that are far away.
Memory Tips
It shares the prefix 'Tele-' (far) with 'television'. Think of it as a tool for 'far-seeing'.