Dutch · Technology & Media
de televisie
television
Beginnernoun
Definition
An electronic device that displays moving images.
Example
Kijk jij veel televisie?
Do you watch a lot of television?
Etymology
'De televisie' is borrowed from the French word 'télévision', composed of 'télé' (far) and 'vision'. It became prominent in Dutch culture in the mid-20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'De televisie' is primarily used in informal settings, although it also appears in formal discussions about media. It can be found in both spoken and written Dutch.