What does chiamare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word chiamare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use chiamare in Italian.

The word chiamare in Italian means call, call, name, call, convene, call, phone, [my, your, his, her] name is, call, get, call for, attract, rally, mobilize, to summon somebody, call to give evidence in court, call someone to testify, call to arms, call on, involve, call forth, summon, summon, to call for the ball, call things by their proper name, call it like it is, call a spade a spade, call someone personally, make a call, send for someone. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word chiamare

call

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (attirare l'attenzione)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'ho visto dall'altra parte della strada e l'ho chiamato, ma evidentemente non mi ha sentito.
He called to me to get my attention.

call, name

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (dare un nome, soprannominare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Chiamerò il mio cane Rex.
I'm going to name my dog Rex.

call, convene

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (convocare, radunare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Vi ho chiamati qui per discutere una questione importante.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. He called a meeting.

call, phone

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (informale (telefonare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Devi chiamare il dentista per un appuntamento.
You need to call the dentist to make an appointment.

[my, your, his, her] name is

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (dire il proprio nome)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Buongiorno a tutti, mi chiamo Luigi e sono la vostra guida di oggi.
Hello everyone, my name's Luigi and I'll be your guide for today.

call, get

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (svegliare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Chiama Marco che sta dormendo.
Wake Marco up, he's sleeping.

call for

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (carte, sport: chiedere) (sports)

L'attaccante è libero e chiama la palla.
The forward is free and is calling for the ball.

attract

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (attirare su di sé)

Il mio collega sembra chiamare la sfortuna perché non ne fa una giusta.
My colleague seems to attract bad luck, because she never gets one right.

rally, mobilize

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (gather for a purpose)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Chiamarono a raccolta tutti gli uomini per prepararsi alla battaglia.

to summon somebody

(military)

call to give evidence in court, call someone to testify

call to arms

call on, involve, call forth, summon

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (interpellare, coinvolgere)

Perché mi chiami in causa per cercare di discolparti?
Why are you involving me to try to justify yourself?

summon

(legal)

to call for the ball

(football)

call things by their proper name, call it like it is, call a spade a spade

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

call someone personally

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

make a call

(card games)

send for someone

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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