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handset in German

handset in German is der Hörer, der Telefonhörer, Hörer — handset means the part of a telephone that you hold to talk and listen.

handset in German

der Hörer, der Telefonhörer
noun
The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.
Hörer
noun
The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

What does "handset" mean?

  1. noun The part of a telephone that you hold to talk and listen.
    "She picked up the handset and dialed the number."
  2. noun A mobile phone.
    "Similarly, the handset can see more than one base station. Because the positions (longitude and latitude) of the base stations/Node Bs are known, then either a Node B or handset can work out the handset’s position."
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handset in a sentence

  • She picked up the handset and dialed the number.
  • Similarly, the handset can see more than one base station. Because the positions (longitude and latitude) of the base stations/Node Bs are known, then either a Node B or handset can work out the handset’s position.
  • The new handset comes with a bigger battery than last year's model.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "handset" in German?
"handset" in German is der Hörer, der Telefonhörer, Hörer. handset means: The part of a telephone that you hold to talk and listen.
How do you use "handset" in a sentence?
Example: "She picked up the handset and dialed the number." In German, "handset" is der Hörer, der Telefonhörer, Hörer.
Are there other ways to say "handset" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "handset": der Hörer, der Telefonhörer, Hörer.
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