German · Work & Business
Telefon
Telephone
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device for voice communication.
Example
Mein Telefon ist leer.
My phone is dead.
Etymology
'Telefon' comes from the German adaptation of the Greek 'telephonos', meaning 'distant voice'. The term emerged in the late 19th century alongside the invention of the telephone.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to telecommunication devices. It is prevalent in everyday spoken language and formal written communication, such as in business correspondences.