Slovene Word of the Day
telefon
/TE-le-fon/ • noun (masculine) — 20th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: telephone; phone (a device for voice communication)
Examples
- Kje je moj telefon?
(Where is my phone?) - Pokliči me na telefon, ko prispeš.
(Call me on the phone when you arrive.) - Moj telefon se je izpraznil, potrebujem polnilec.
(My phone ran out of battery; I need a charger.)
Synonyms
- mobitel
- mobilni telefon
Telefon is the general word for a phone and is used for both landlines and mobile phones. In casual speech Slovenes often say mobitel for a mobile phone. Related verbs include telefonirati (to call) and poklicati (to call someone). You can also say telefonska številka for phone number.
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