Cooljugator Logo Get an English Tutor

call

Need help with call or English? Practice with an English tutor for personalized feedback. Find a tutor →
Wanna learn by yourself instead? Study with our courses! Get a full English course →

English word call comes from Proto-Indo-European *glōs-, and later Proto-Germanic *kalzōną (To call, shout.)

Practice these etymologies with an English tutor!

If you have questions about the etymology of call or English in general, you can practice and get feedback from a professional tutor.

*glōs- (Proto-Indo-European)

voice, cry

*kalzōną (Proto-Germanic)

To call, shout.

kalla (Old Norse)

To call, name, refer to (as). To call, shout.

ceallian (Old English)

To call. To cry out, shout.

callen (Middle English)

call (English)

(baseball, cricket) (of a fielder): To shout to other fielders that he intends to take a catch (thus avoiding collisions).. (cricket) (of a batsman): To shout directions to the other batsman on whether or not they should take a run.. (heading) To name, identify or describe.. (heading) To use one's voice.. (heading, intransitive) To visit.. (heading, sport) Direct or indirect use of the [...]

Further details about this page

LOCATION