Usages of die telefoon
Die telefoon lui, maar ek antwoord nie die oproep nie.
The telephone is ringing, but I am not answering the call.
Toe haar telefoon gelui het, het sy die koerant op die tafel gesit.
When her telephone rang, she put the newspaper on the table.
Wanneer die telefoon weer lui, weet ek dat die berig belangrik is.
When the telephone rings again, I know that the message is important.
Test yourself: What does die telefoon mean?
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