German

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Etymology

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From fern (far) +‎ Sprecher (speaker). Compare farspeaker.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɛçɐ

Noun

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Fernsprecher m (strong, genitive Fernsprechers, plural Fernsprecher)

  1. (dated, chiefly officialese) telephone
    Synonym: Telefon

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