Arabic · Work & Business
هاتف
hatif
Telephone
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A device used to talk to people far away.
Example
اتصل بي على الهاتف مساء.
Call me on the phone in the evening.
Etymology
The term 'هاتف' (hatif) is derived from the Arabic root 'ه-ت-ف' (h-t-f), meaning that which calls or rings. Historically, it has been used to refer to devices that transmit sound or communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'هاتف' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts related to telecommunication. It appears in spoken and written Arabic across various dialects.