What do you call telephone in sanskrit?

There isn't a single, precise Sanskrit word for "telephone" as it's a modern invention. However, we can create a descriptive term using existing Sanskrit words:

* Dūr-vāṇī (दूरवाणी): This is a common translation, combining "dūr" (far) and "vāṇī" (speech/sound). It literally means "far-sound" or "distant voice."

Other possible translations:

* Dūr-śabda-yantra (दूरशब्दयंत्र): "dūr" (far) + "śabda" (sound) + "yantra" (machine) – "far-sound machine"

* Anūka-vāṇī (अनुकावाणी): "anūka" (imitation, replica) + "vāṇī" (speech) – "imitated speech"

The best translation will depend on the context and the desired level of formality.