Teleponohan (en. Telephone)

/tɛlɛpɔnɔhɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to communicate with distant people through sound.
I use the telephone to call my friends.
Ginagamit ko ang teleponohan upang tumawag sa aking mga kaibigan.
A line or communication system operated by electricity.
The telephone is part of modern communication.
Ang teleponohan ay bahagi ng modernong komunikasyon.
A system that connects people through calls.
The telephone is important for people in their work.
Mahalaga ang teleponohan sa mga tao sa kanilang trabaho.

Etymology

Spanish, from 'teléfono' and 'ohan' meaning 'conversation' or 'anything used to communicate'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Call on the telephone
Make a call using the telephone.
Tumawag sa teleponohan
Answer on the telephone
Receiving a call from the telephone.
Sagot sa teleponohan

Related Words

call
A method of communication through the telephone.
tawag
messenger
A person or service that delivers a message.
mensahero

Slang Meanings

Call or talk on the phone.
Let's call each other later to talk about that.
Teleponohan tayo mamaya para pag-usapan ‘yan.
Chat or text.
Sure, I'll just text you instead.
Sige, teleponohan na lang kita sa text.