This is the 3273rd most frequent Swedish word.
tel
"Tel" in Swedish refers to "sapling" or "young tree."
Here, 'tel' is used colloquially to refer to 'telefon' (phone), highlighting informal language usage.
Min tel är trasig och behöver repareras.
My phone is broken and needs repairs.
In this sentence, 'tel' functions as a shorthand for 'telefonnummer' (phone number), demonstrating abbreviation in conversation.
Hon gav mig sitt telnummer för att ringa senare.
She gave me her phone number to call later.
In this context, 'tel' refers broadly to mobile phones, showcasing its use in technical or commercial discussions.