NOUN

dasTelefon/ˈteːləfoːn/telephone; phone

Telefon is a German noun that means telephone or phone. It is pronounced /ˈteːləfoːn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Telefone".

Definitions

1.a device for voice communication over a distance(device)

a.landline or general telephone device

Das Telefon klingelt.—The phone is ringing.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Telefondie Telefone
Genitivedes Telefonsder Telefone
Dativedem Telefonden Telefonen
Accusativedas Telefondie Telefone

Frequently asked questions

What does "Telefon" mean in English?
"Telefon" means telephone or phone. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Telefon"?
"Telefon" is pronounced /ˈteːləfoːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Telefon" der, die, or das?
"Telefon" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Telefon"?
The plural of "Telefon" is "Telefone".
What part of speech is "Telefon"?
"Telefon" is a noun in German.

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