Síminn

Síminn is the Icelandic word for telephone. It can refer to both the physical telephone device and telephone service in general. It is a common term used in everyday conversation in Iceland. The word is a compound of "síma" (wire, cable, or signal) and the definite article "-inn". It is the direct equivalent of the English word "the telephone" when used with the definite article. Síminn is also the name of a major telecommunications company in Iceland.