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Updated 22 October 2026

dasTelefon

telephone, phone

neuterplural die Telefone/teleˈfoːn/Te-le-fonlevel A1

Telefon in every case

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

Telefon in use

  • A1

    Das Telefon klingelt.

    The phone is ringing.

  • A1

    Mein Bruder ist am Telefon.

    My brother is on the phone.

  • A2

    Kann ich kurz Ihr Telefon benutzen?

    May I use your phone for a moment?

Phrases

Good to know

  • am Telefon = on the phone.
  • die Telefonnummer = phone number.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Telefon?

It's das Telefon. Telefon is neuter, and the plural is die Telefone.

What does Telefon mean?

Telefon means telephone, phone in English.

What is the plural of Telefon?

The plural is die Telefone. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).