How to Say ‘Remote’ in German
Fernbedienung
fairn-buh-dee-noong
[fairn-buh-dee-noong]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'far control.' The Germans are very practical in naming things!
🇩🇪 In Germany: Losing the remote under the couch is a universal challenge, even in Germany!
Phrase Breakdown
Fernbedienung
[fairn-buh-dee-noong]
Remote control
A device to operate electronic equipment wirelessly from a distance.
Wer hat die Fernbedienung? Der Fernseher funktioniert nicht ohne sie.
Who has the remote control? The TV won't work without it.
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