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telescope in German

telescope in German is Teleskop, Fernrohr — telescope means an optical instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially used to view the night sky.

telescope in German

Teleskop
noun
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.
Fernrohr
noun
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

What does "telescope" mean?

  1. noun An optical instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially used to view the night sky.
    "He set up his telescope in the garden to look at Saturn's rings."
  2. verb To slide sections into one another so the whole thing collapses shorter, like the tube of a telescope.
    "The front carriages telescoped into each other in the crash."

telescope in a sentence

  • He set up his telescope in the garden to look at Saturn's rings.
  • The observatory's telescope can photograph galaxies millions of light-years away.
  • The front carriages telescoped into each other in the crash.
  • You can telescope the tripod's legs down for easy storage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telescope" in German?

"telescope" in German is Teleskop, Fernrohr. telescope means: An optical instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially used to view the night sky.

How do you use "telescope" in a sentence?

Example: "He set up his telescope in the garden to look at Saturn's rings." In German, "telescope" is Teleskop, Fernrohr.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "telescope": Teleskop, Fernrohr.

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