Meaning
intercom
- device for speaking to visitors at the building entrance
- entry phone used to open the door remotely
In a sentence
Ha suonato al citofono il corriere.
The courier rang the intercom.
Puoi rispondere al citofono, per favore?
Can you answer the intercom, please?
Il citofono non funziona oggi.
The intercom isn't working today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| citofono | masculine · singular |
| citofoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually with suonare al citofono for visitors.
- Common at apartment buildings; not the same as campanello.
- Article: il citofono; plural regular in -i.