Malay · Work & Business
telefon
Telephone
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device used for calling people; Indonesian spells it telepon.
Example
Saya tertinggal telefon di rumah.
I left my phone at home.
Etymology
'Telefon' is borrowed from the English 'telephone', derived from the Greek roots 'tele-' (far) and 'phone' (voice), introduced to Malay through technological exchange.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is commonly employed in both informal and formal contexts, showing its importance in communication, and widely understood in both spoken and written forms.