Meaning
intercom
- an internal two-way voice communication system, especially in buildings, planes, or offices
In a sentence
Il capitano ha fatto un annuncio tramite l'interfono di bordo.
The captain made an announcement over the on-board intercom.
L'interfono dell'ufficio non funziona bene da ieri.
The office intercom hasn't been working well since yesterday.
Mi puoi chiamare all'interfono appena arrivano i documenti?
Can you call me on the intercom as soon as the documents arrive?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| interfono | masculine · singular |
| interfoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'interfoni'.
- Distinguish from 'citofono', which specifically refers to an entrance intercom/doorphone for a building.