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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesteléfono
Pronunciation / Transliteration: te-le-fo-no
"Llamé a mi amigo en mi teléfono."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device used to communicate with others by transmitting and receiving sound.
"I called my friend on my phone to discuss our plans for the weekend." - 2
A mobile device that allows for voice calls, text messaging, and internet access.
"She always carries her phone with her to stay connected."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'phone' is derived from the Greek word 'phōnē', meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century as a shorthand for 'telephone', which combines 'tele-' (meaning 'distant') and 'phone' (meaning 'voice'). Over time, it has evolved to refer to various devices used for communication.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phone" is said worldwide
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téléphone
Transliteration: te-le-fon
"J'ai appelé mon ami sur mon téléphone."
Telefon
Transliteration: te-le-fon
"Ich habe meinen Freund auf meinem Telefon angerufen."
telefono
Transliteration: te-le-fo-no
"Ho chiamato il mio amico sul mio telefono."
teléfono
Transliteration: te-le-fo-no
"Llamé a mi amigo en mi teléfono."
telefone
Transliteration: te-le-fon
"Liguei para meu amigo no meu telefone."
फोन
Transliteration: phon
"मैंने अपने दोस्त को फोन किया।"
电话
Transliteration: diànhuà
"我用手机给朋友打电话。"
전화
Transliteration: jeonhwa
"나는 내 친구에게 전화했다."
電話
Transliteration: denwa
"私は友達に電話をかけました。"
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