B2 nivå ordlista - Communication

a notebook that is used for recording addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and names of different people

adressbok

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

svarsmaskin

an enclosed place with a public phone that someone can pay to use

telefonkiosk

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

handset

a direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments

hettlinje

a phone connection using underground cables or wires on poles, rather than the satellite connection

fast telefoni

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

slå

to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

ringa runt

to return a phone call or contact someone again when the first attempt to communicate was missed or unsuccessful

återkalla

to call someone on the phone

ringa

a person who is calling someone on the phone

uppringare

a person who manages telephone calls and connections, typically at a switchboard in a corporation or telephone exchange

operatör

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

caller ID

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

avbryta samtalet

to contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information

to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk

stanna kvar på linjen

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

lägga på

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it

vänta

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

koppla

(of a person) free to be seen or talked to

tillgänglig

(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time

upptagen

a place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat

internetkafé

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

sociala medier

the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

framsidan

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

HTTP

a person who follows an account on social media

följare

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

lägga till som vän

a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

vänförfrågan

a file or document that is sent along with an email

bilaga

offensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name

hatbrev

an online platform for communicating with people and making video calls

Skype

a real-time communication method on the internet through text-based messages exchanged between users, typically on websites or through dedicated chat platforms

webbchatt

a form of online communication which enables the users to communicate very quickly in real-time

snabbmeddelanden

a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

internetanvändare