Nokia
/ˈnoʊkiə/
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Definition
Nokia is a company name famous for making mobile phones, especially popular in the early 2000s. It started as a paper company but became known worldwide for its phones and technology.
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The Finnish company known for mobile phones and technology
- •Nokia made many popular phones in the early 2000s.
- •The Nokia company started in Finland long ago.
- •Nokia phones were famous for their long battery life.
Sometimes used to mean an old, strong phone from Nokia
- •He still uses a Nokia because it never breaks.
- •The Nokia phone is famous for being very strong.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "Nokia" like "phone," but it is a brand name, not a common word.
- ✓Picture an old, strong mobile phone with buttons, not a touchscreen.
- ✓It feels like a trusted, simple phone you can rely on.
- ✓Sounds like "NO-kee-ah" → Imagine saying "No key" but with an "ah" sound at the end, like a friendly name.
- ✓Remember the Nokia ringtone, a famous sound many people recognize.
- ✓NOT like "phone" (general device), Nokia is a specific company that makes phones.
- ✓NOT like "Apple" or "Samsung" (other phone brands), Nokia is known for simple and durable phones.
- ✓NOT like "smartphone" (modern touchscreen), Nokia was famous for basic phones but now also makes smartphones.
Try Other Words
- •Mobile: a general word for a phone you carry (Use when not talking about a specific brand)
- •Cell phone: another word for a mobile phone (Use in everyday conversation)
- •Brand: a company name for products (Use when talking about company names like Nokia)
- •Smartphone: a modern phone with internet and apps (Use when talking about new phones, not old Nokia models)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "Nokia" is a proper name, no prefix or suffix
- •Etymology: Named after the town Nokia in Finland where the company started
- •Historical development: Started in 1865 as a paper company, moved to telecommunications in the 20th century, famous for phones in 1990s-2000s
- •Modern usage: Nokia now makes smartphones and technology, but many remember it for old durable phones
Reflect & Connect
•How has the meaning of "Nokia" changed as technology changed over time?
•What makes a brand name like Nokia become a symbol for something bigger than just a company?
Fill in the blanks
1.Nokia is famous because it made phones that were very ___ and easy to use.
2.The company Nokia started in Finland and later became known for ___ phones.
3.Unlike modern smartphones, old Nokia phones did not have ___ screens.
4.People say Nokia phones are strong because they rarely ___ or break.
5.When you hear the Nokia ringtone, you think of a ___ phone sound.
6.Nokia phones were popular before ___ phones became common.
7.Today, Nokia also makes ___ with internet and apps, not just simple phones.