telegraph meaning in German — Telegraph, Telegraf, telegraphieren

telegraph in German

Telegraph

noun

(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

Telegraf

noun

(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telegraphieren

verb

To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

depeschieren

verb

To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

What does "telegraph" mean?

noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
"News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes."
verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
"His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie."

telegraph in a sentence

News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes.
His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.
The boxer telegraphed his punch, giving his opponent time to dodge.

Similar words in German

advertise betray broadcast give away signal wire

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telegraph" in German?

"telegraph" in German is Telegraph, Telegraf, telegraphieren. telegraph means: A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

How do you use "telegraph" in a sentence?

Example: "News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes." In German, "telegraph" is Telegraph, Telegraf, telegraphieren.

Are there other ways to say "telegraph" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "telegraph": Telegraph, Telegraf, telegraphieren, depeschieren.