das Telegramm
Translation
telegram, wire
Examples
Er schickte ein Telegramm, um zu gratulieren.
He sent a telegram to congratulate.
Das Telegramm kam leider zu spät an.
Unfortunately, the telegram arrived too late.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a telegram. Er schickte ein Telegramm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Drahtnachricht, Depesche
Etymology
From Greek 'tele' (far) + 'gramma' (writing). Literally 'writing from afar'.
Memory Tips
Think of the messaging app 'Telegram', but the old-fashioned paper version sent over wires. Remember the article 'das'.