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telefon

/teleˈfoːn/

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noun

device used to talk to someone at a distance

Often means a mobile phone in everyday speech; context may include landlines.

Examples

  • Mein Telefon klingelte während der wichtigen Besprechung.

    My phone rang during the important meeting.

  • Bitte stellen Sie Ihr Telefon in der Bibliothek auf lautlos.

    Please put your phone on silent in the library.

  • Ich habe mein Telefon heute Morgen zu Hause gelassen.

    I left my phone at home this morning.

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Telefon meaning pronunciation: device used to talk to someone at a distance | juin Open Wordbook · juin.com