El telèfon
Example: El telèfon sona cada matí a les set en punt.
Definition
"El telèfon" refers to the device used for voice communication over distances. It transmits and receives sound signals electronically, enabling people to speak to each other from different locations. For example, in the phrase 'El telèfon sona cada matí a les set en punt,' it means the telephone rings every morning at seven o'clock sharp.
Etymology
The word "el telèfon" comes from the Greek roots 'tele,' meaning 'far,' and 'phone,' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' This combination literally means 'distant voice,' perfectly describing a device that allows communication over long distances. Did you know that the term was coined in the 19th century as the technology was developed?
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"El telèfon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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