Swedish · Work & Business
Telefon
Telephone
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A device used to talk to people far away.
Example
Ring mig på telefon ikväll.
Call me on the phone tonight.
Etymology
'Telefon' comes from the Greek roots 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (voice), indicating its function as a device that transmits voice over distances. The term was adopted into Swedish in the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is used in both formal and informal contexts, essential in business communication, and is found in both spoken and written language.