chiamare
to call
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/kjaˈma.re/
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Cultural Note
'Come ti chiami?' (What's your name?, literally 'How do you call yourself?') is one of the first phrases learners encounter. The reflexive form 'chiamarsi' is used for introducing oneself.
📝 Example Sentences
Chiamami quando arrivi.
Call me when you arrive.
Come ti chiami?
What's your name?
Ho chiamato il medico stamattina.
I called the doctor this morning.