Telefon
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Pronunciation: /teh-leh-FON/
English Meaning
Telephone
“Telefon” in Example Sentences
Telefonum çalıyor.
My phone is ringing.
Telefonumun şarjı bitti.
My phone's battery has died.
Akşam seni telefonla ararım.
I'll phone you this evening.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| telefonum | my phone |
| telefonda | on the phone |
| telefonla | by phone |
Usage Note
To call someone: 'telefon etmek' with the dative ('Anneme telefon ettim') or simply 'aramak' ('Annemi aradım').
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Telefon etmekCep telefonuAkıllı telefon
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'téléphone'.
Cultural Context
Turks are heavy users of smartphones and WhatsApp. Calling someone is often preferred over texting for conveying emotion or making plans.
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