De telefoon
Example: Ik bel mijn vriend met de telefoon.
Definition
"De telefoon" refers to the device used for transmitting and receiving sound, especially speech, over long distances, allowing people to communicate by voice. It is commonly used to call or talk to someone remotely, as in the phrase, 'Ik bel mijn vriend met de telefoon.'
Etymology
The word "de telefoon" in Dutch comes from the Greek roots 'tele,' meaning 'far,' and 'phone,' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' Did you know that the invention of the telephone revolutionized communication by allowing voices to travel over wires instantly, hence the name 'telephone' perfectly describes its function?
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"De telefoon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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