die Gegensprechanlage
Translation
intercom, door phone, entryphone
Examples
Melden Sie sich an der Gegensprechanlage.
Announce yourself at the intercom.
Die Gegensprechanlage funktioniert nicht.
The intercom isn't working.
Grammar Patterns
to speak via sth. We spoke via the intercom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Intercom, das Haustelefon
Etymology
From 'gegen' (back/forth) + 'sprechen' (to speak) + 'Anlage' (system/device). A device for speaking back and forth.
Memory Tips
You 'sprechen' (speak) into it, and someone speaks 'gegen' (back) to you through the 'Anlage' (system).