Punjabi · Work & Business
ਫ਼ੋਨ
phone
Phone
Beginnernoun
Definition
The device for calls; phone karna — to call.
Example
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਕਰੀਂ।
Call me in the evening.
Etymology
'Phone' is borrowed from the English word 'telephone'. Its usage in Punjabi indicates the global influence of technology and communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Phone' is used informally in everyday conversation and formal contexts alike, commonly found in both spoken and written forms. It is prevalent across all regions where Punjabi is spoken.