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A portable, cordless telephone that works via a mobile network and makes it possible to make calls almost anywhere and often also use other digital functions. It is the formal term for 'Handy' (mobile phone/cell phone).
Bitte schalten Sie Ihr Mobiltelefon während der Vorstellung aus.
Please turn off your mobile phone during the performance.
The word is a clear compound of 'mobil' (mobile/movable) and 'Telefon' (telephone). So it literally describes a movable telephone.
Die Erfindung des Mobiltelefons hat unsere Kommunikation revolutioniert.
The invention of the mobile phone revolutionized our communication.
'Mobiltelefon' (mobile phone) is the official and technical term. It is used especially in written texts, instructions, or formal situations.
Laut Vertrag ist die Reparatur meines Mobiltelefons kostenlos.
According to the contract, the repair of my mobile phone is free of charge.
Common verbs connected with 'Mobiltelefon' (mobile phone) are 'ausschalten' (to turn off), 'einschalten' (to turn on), 'benutzen' (to use), and 'aufladen' (to charge).
Ich muss mein Mobiltelefon aufladen, der Akku ist fast leer.
I need to charge my mobile phone; the battery is almost dead.
mobile phone / cell phone
Handy and Mobiltelefon refer to the same type of portable phone. Handy is the usual term in everyday conversation. Mobiltelefon sounds more formal and is therefore especially suitable for official announcements or factual texts.
Bitte schalten Sie Ihr Mobiltelefon während der Prüfung aus.
Please switch off your mobile phone during the exam.
Kannst du mir kurz dein Handy geben?
Could you give me your phone for a moment?
