Hungarian Word of the Day
telefon
/TE-le-fon/ • noun — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: telephone; phone (a device used to make or receive calls)
Examples
- A telefon az asztalon van.
(The phone is on the table.) - Felhívlak később a telefonomról.
(I'll call you later from my phone.) - Mi a telefonszámod?
(What's your phone number?)
Synonyms
- mobil
- mobiltelefon
- kézibeszélő
Use 'telefon' in everyday situations when referring to a phone (landline or mobile). For mobile-specific context, people usually say 'mobil' or 'mobiltelefon'. 'Kézibeszélő' is an older/technical term and less common in casual speech.
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