Norwegian · Work & Business
Telefon
Telephone
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A device used to talk to people far away.
Example
Ring meg på telefon i kveld.
Call me on the phone tonight.
Etymology
'Telefon' is borrowed from the Greek 'telephonon', meaning 'distant voice,' and signifies a technological evolution in communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is widely used in both informal and formal contexts related to communication, appearing in everyday conversations and written media.