This is the 2471st most frequent German word.
smartphone
A mobile phone with advanced features like internet access, apps, and touch screen.
In this sentence, 'Smartphone' is used as a noun to denote a specific electronic device.
Ich habe ein neues Smartphone gekauft.
I have bought a new smartphone.
Here, 'Smartphone' is referenced as a general concept representing the electronic device essential to modern life.
Das Smartphone ist heutzutage für viele Menschen unverzichtbar.
The smartphone is indispensable for many people nowadays.
In this instance, 'Smartphone' functions as an instrumental noun, indicating the device utilized for performing an action.