Estonian Word of the Day
telefon
/TE-le-fon/ • noun — 2nd of May, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: a phone; a device used for voice calls and often for messages and internet
Examples
- Ma helistan sulle telefoniga.
(I'll call you on the phone.) - Tema telefon helises keset koosolekut.
(His/her phone rang in the middle of the meeting.) - Ma unustasin oma telefoni kodus.
(I left/forgot my phone at home.)
Synonyms
- mobiil
- mobiiltelefon
Telefon is the common word for a phone (both landline and mobile). People also say mobiil or mobiiltelefon for a mobile phone. Common verbs with telefon include helistama (to call) and vastama telefonile (to answer the phone).
Today's Game: Word Match — Play Now
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | köök | kitchen; the room or area where food is prepared a... |
| 2026-04-30 | suur | big; large |
| 2026-04-29 | täna | today (the current day) |
| 2026-04-28 | palju | a large amount; many; much |
| 2026-04-27 | aitäh | thank you |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
« May 12nd of May, 2026
Get a new word in your inbox every day!