No. 2,471 in German
smartphone
A mobile phone with advanced features like internet access, apps, and touch screen.
In a sentence
Ich habe ein neues Smartphone gekauft.
I have bought a new smartphone.
In this sentence, 'Smartphone' is used as a noun to denote a specific electronic device.
Das Smartphone ist heutzutage für viele Menschen unverzichtbar.
The smartphone is indispensable for many people nowadays.
Here, 'Smartphone' is referenced as a general concept representing the electronic device essential to modern life.
Mit meinem Smartphone kann ich schnell E-Mails verschicken.
With my smartphone, I can quickly send emails.
In this instance, 'Smartphone' functions as an instrumental noun, indicating the device utilized for performing an action.
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