Called Meaning in English
word · lemma: call
/ˈkɔɫd/
kawld
/kˈɔːld/
kawld
Definition
The past tense and past participle of 'call,' meaning to give a name to someone or something, or to contact someone by phone.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as the past form of 'call' in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with people, places, or things. Can also refer to telephone contact. Do not confuse with 'called on' which can mean visiting or formally addressing someone.
Spanish: llamadoPortuguese (BR): chamadoPortuguese (PT): chamadoChinese (Simplified): 称为Chinese (Traditional): 稱為Hindi: कहा जाता हैArabic: مُسمىBengali: ডেকেছিল - বলেছিল (নাম রাখা) - ফোন করেছিলRussian: назвал - позвонилJapanese: 呼んだ - 電話したVietnamese: gọiKorean: 불렀다 - 전화했다Turkish: çağırdı - aradıUrdu: بلایا - فون کیاIndonesian: memanggil - menelepon
Example Sentences
She called her dog Bella.
basic
She’s often called the best chef in town.
natural
He called me yesterday.
basic
Who called while I was out?
natural
I called you twice but you didn’t answer.
natural
They called the meeting to order.
basic