Filipino · Work & Business
telepono
Telephone
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device used for calling people; a mobile is cellphone.
Example
Naiwan ko ang telepono ko sa bahay.
I left my phone at home.
Etymology
'Telepono' is derived from the Spanish 'teléfono', which in turn comes from the Greek roots 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (voice or sound), denoting a device for distant communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telepono' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms in formal and informal settings, especially in discussions about communication.