Category: Work & BusinessPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Telefon
/Telefon/Roman
English meaning: Telephone
Definition
A device used to talk to people far away.
Example
“Ring til mig i aften.”
In English: “Call me tonight.”
Another example: “Hun talte i telefon, da jeg kom ind.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun for a telephone; everyday register. In modern speech it often refers to a mobile phone, though 'mobil' is more specific.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Telefon' comes from the Greek words 'tele' meaning 'distant' and 'phone' meaning 'voice'. It entered the Danish language with the advent of telecommunication.
Common Collocations
- svare i telefonen
- ringe på telefonen
- tale i telefon
- en ny telefon
- telefonen ringer
Word Forms
en telefon; flertal: telefoner; bestemt: telefonen / telefonerne
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