Danish · Work & Business
Telefon
Telephone
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A device used to talk to people far away.
Example
Ring til mig i aften.
Call me tonight.
Etymology
'Telefon' comes from the Greek words 'tele' meaning 'distant' and 'phone' meaning 'voice'. It entered the Danish language with the advent of telecommunication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is widely used in everyday conversation as well as in formal business contexts, both in spoken and written forms.