Telefon
telephone
The word Telefon in German translates directly to 'telephone' in English. It is used to refer to a device that allows people to communicate with each other over long distances by transmitting and receiving sound. The word is used in the same way as its English counterpart, both as a noun and as a verb. For example, 'Ich rufe dich auf dem Telefon an' translates to 'I will call you on the telephone'.
Example sentences using: Telefon
Mein Telefon klingelt oft während der Arbeit.
My phone often rings during work.
This sentence demonstrates the use of Telefon in a standard sentence. Telefon is the object of the verb 'klingeln' which means to ring, often used for phones.
Ich kann mein Telefon nicht finden.
I cannot find my phone.
This sentence showcases an everyday problem regarding a Telefon. 'Finden' is a commonly used verb that means 'to find'.
Er hat kein Telefon zu Hause.
He does not have a phone at home.
This sentence uses Telefon in a negative sentence with 'kein', which means 'no'. This is often used to express the absence of something.