Call - translation, pronunciation and examples
call
phone someone
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When to use call
einen Kunden anrufen
im Büro anrufen
deinen Chef anrufen
einen Kollegen anrufen
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General neutral verb meaning to telephone someone.
To telephone someone; essentially synonymous with 'call' in everyday speech.
To enter or select a telephone number (traditionally by rotating a dial or pressing keys); often used for 'call' when focusing on the action.
To succeed in making a telephone connection to someone or in contacting them.
To make contact with someone (by phone or another means); more general than 'call'.
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What's the difference between call / phone / dial / get through (to) / reach / buzz
General neutral verb meaning to telephone someone.
I will call you after the meeting.
Я позвоню вам после совещания.
To telephone someone; essentially synonymous with 'call' in everyday speech.
Can you phone the client and confirm?
Ты можешь позвонить клиенту и подтвердить?
To enter or select a telephone number (traditionally by rotating a dial or pressing keys); often used for 'call' when focusing on the action.
Dial the office number and wait for an answer.
Наберите офисный номер и подождите ответа.
To succeed in making a telephone connection to someone or in contacting them.
I tried calling but couldn't get through to him.
Я пытался позвонить, но не смог до него дозвониться.
To make contact with someone (by phone or another means); more general than 'call'.
I can't reach the client by phone today.
Я не могу связаться с клиентом по телефону сегодня.
Informal: to call someone briefly or to sound a buzzer; often casual/brief contact.
Buzz me when you arrive.
Коротко позвони мне, когда приедешь.
To make a phone call that includes live video (e.g., via Zoom, Teams, FaceTime).
Let's video-call the client to show the new design.
Давайте созвонимся по видеосвязи с клиентом, чтобы показать новый дизайн.
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How to pronounce call and what this word means
call translation: звонить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce call
/ˈkɔːl/
call translation
звонить
call examples
Could you call the supplier and check the delivery time?
call transcription
/ˈkɔːl/, /tu ˈkɔl/
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Questions about this word
call meaning: what does it mean?
phone someone
call pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
call is pronounced as /ˈkɔːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
call definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Could you call the supplier and check the delivery time? Translation: Не мог бы ты позвонить поставщику и узнать время доставки?
Is call part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, call (звонить) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is call part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, call (звонить) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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