Polish · Work & Business
telefon
telephone
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A device used for calling and messaging people.
Example
Zostawiłem telefon w domu.
I left my phone at home.
Etymology
'Telefon' comes from the Greek 'tele' (distant) and 'phone' (voice), having been borrowed into Polish during the advent of telecommunications technology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is applicable in everyday conversation and appears in technical and commercial communication.