Greek · Work & Business
τηλέφωνο
tiléfono
Telephone
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A device used for calling people; a mobile is κινητό.
Example
Ξέχασα το τηλέφωνό μου στο σπίτι.
I forgot my phone at home.
Etymology
'Τηλέφωνο' (tiléfono) comes from the Greek roots 'τηλε-' (tile-, meaning far) and 'φωνή' (phoní, meaning voice). The term reflects the origins of telecommunications technology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Τηλέφωνο' is employed in both formal and informal contexts when discussing telecommunications and is widely understood across Greece.