Turkish Word of the Day
telefon
/te-le-FON/ • noun — 11th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: a device used for voice calls and other communications; phone
Examples
- Telefonum masanın üstünde.
(My phone is on the table.) - Akşam seni telefondan arayacağım.
(I'll call you on the phone in the evening.) - Bu telefonun kamerası çok iyi.
(The camera on this phone is very good.)
Synonyms
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Telefon is the general word for a phone. For mobile phones people often say 'cep telefonu.' As a verb-like phrase, 'telefon etmek' or 'telefondan aramak' means 'to call.' You will also hear phrases like 'telefonu açmak' (answer the phone) and 'telefonu kapatmak' (hang up/turn off the phone).
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