Translation of Italian word "chiamare" to English
chiamare
/kjaˈma.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'chiamare' means 'to call' (To call, to phone). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In the congiuntivo (subjunctive), 'chiamare' may have irregular or stem-changing forms that differ from the indicative — a common stumbling block at the B1–B2 level.
🇬🇧 English
to call
Example
Ti chiamo stasera appena finisco di lavorare.
I'll call you tonight as soon as I finish working.
Come si chiama questo fiore colorato?
What is this colorful flower called?
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Common phrases
- chiamare a casa— to call someone home
- Come si chiama questo fiore colorato?— What is this colorful flower called?
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What does the Italian word "chiamare" mean?▼
The Italian word "chiamare" means "to call" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ti chiamo stasera appena finisco di lavorare." (which translates as "I'll call you tonight as soon as I finish working.").
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