das Fernsehen
Translation
television, TV
Examples
Was kommt heute im Fernsehen?
What's on television today?
Ich sehe nicht oft Fernsehen.
I don't watch television often.
Grammar Patterns
to be on television What's on television tonight?
Similar Words
Synonyms: TV, Glotze (colloquial)
Etymology
Composed of 'fern' (far) and 'sehen' (to see). Literally means 'far-seeing'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'fern' (far) + 'sehen' (see). You are 'seeing' things from 'far' away.