No. 695 in Norwegian
telegram
A "telegram" in Norwegian is a written message sent via telegraphy.
In a sentence
Jeg sendte et telegram til min venn i går.
I sent a telegram to my friend yesterday.
The word 'telegram' refers to a direct and concise message sent over a communication network, now often historical in reference.
Hun mottok et telegram fra foreldrene sine.
She received a telegram from her parents.
Here, 'telegram' is used to denote a formal written message that was sent to someone, historically by telegraph.
Telegrammet inneholdt viktige nyheter.
The telegram contained important news.
In this instance, 'telegram' refers to the physical paper or medium that carried the message.
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