PROPER NOUN

Telekom/ˈteːləkɔm/Deutsche Telekom; telecom company

Telekom is a German proper noun that means Deutsche Telekom or telecom company. It is pronounced /ˈteːləkɔm/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.Deutsche Telekom AG, the largest telecommunications provider in Germany(company name)

a.the company itself

Die Telekom bietet verschiedene Internet- und Telefonprodukte an.—Telekom offers various internet and telephone products.

b.as shorthand for telecommunication services offered by Deutsche Telekom

Ich habe meinen Handyvertrag bei der Telekom abgeschlossen.—I signed my mobile contract with Telekom.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Telekom—
Genitiveder Telekom—
Dativeder Telekom—
Accusativedie Telekom—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Telekom" mean in English?
"Telekom" means Deutsche Telekom or telecom company. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Telekom"?
"Telekom" is pronounced /ˈteːləkɔm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Telekom" der, die, or das?
"Telekom" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Telekom"?
"Telekom" is a proper noun in German.

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