Imperfective

in the sense 'to be called' there is no perfective

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nəzɨˈvatsə

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Translation

to be called, to be named

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (называюсь, называешься); no perfective partner in the sense 'to be called'
ReflexiveYes

Examples

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What is this film called?

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This street used to be called something different.

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The books in the series are named differently.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 11: Words 582-591.