называть in Russian: to call, to name (verb)

ImperfectivePerfective partner: назватьWhat aspect means, and how to pick one

nəzɨˈvatʲ

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Translation

to call, to name

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (называю, называешь); imperfective partner of назвать

Examples

А́ней.

Friends just call her Anya.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: Words 941-950.