Translation of Slovak word "volať" to English
volať
/volat͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo reach out with one's voice. To request, summon, or beckon.
How to use
Imperfective verb conjugated as 'volám, voláš, volá, voláme, voláte, volajú; past volal' (perfective partner: 'zavolať'). Governs the accusative for calling someone by phone or shouting for someone ('volať lekára'), 'na' + accusative for yelling at someone ('volať na deti'), or reflexive 'volať sa' with nominative predicate to mean 'to be named' ('Volám sa Peter').
🇬🇧 English
call
Example sentence
Musím zavolať mame.
I need to call my mom.
Môžeš mi zavolať taxík?
Can you call the taxi for me?
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Common phrases
- Ako sa voláš?— What is your name?
- volať o pomoc— to call for help / shout for help
- volať na mobil— to call someone's mobile phone
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What does the Slovak word "volať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "volať" means "call" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Musím zavolať mame." (which translates as "I need to call my mom.").
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