der Fernseher
Translation
television set, TV set, television
Examples
Der neue Fernseher hat ein großes Display.
The new television set has a large display.
Schalte bitte den Fernseher ein.
Please turn on the television.
Grammar Patterns
the television set a device for watching television The television set is in the living room.
Similar Words
TV-Gerät (TV set), Bildschirm (screen)
Etymology
Derived from 'fernsehen' (to watch television), which comes from 'fern' (far) + 'sehen' (to see). The '-er' suffix denotes a device, so it's the 'device for seeing far'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Fern' (far) + 'Seher' (seer/viewer). It's a device that lets you 'see far away'.