Turkish · Daily Life
Telefon
Phone / Telephone
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device for communicating by voice.
Example
Telefonun nerede?
Where is your phone?
Etymology
'Telefon' is borrowed directly from the French word 'téléphone', illustrating the impact of European languages on modern Turkish vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefon' is primarily used in contemporary spoken and written contexts, fitting seamlessly into both formal and casual settings, especially in urban Turkey.