Tilkall

Tilkall is a Norwegian term used primarily in Bokmål to describe the act of summoning or calling someone to attend or join a situation. It derives from til- (toward) and kalle (to call). Cognate forms appear in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish tillkalla and Danish tilkalde.

In legal and administrative contexts, tilkall denotes the formal act of summoning a person to appear, for example as a witness or participant in a hearing. A person who has been summoned is described as tilkalt (summoned). The phrase "tilkallte vitner" refers to witnesses who have been summoned.

In labor and employment contexts, tilkalling or tilkallelse is the process of issuing a short-notice invitation to work. Tilkallingsvikar or on-call employee is expected to report to work as needed. The term is common in healthcare, retail, and service sectors where demand fluctuates. Employers may issue tilkallingsvarsler (on-call notices) to indicate when staff are required.

Etymology and nuance: Tilkall is primarily used in Norwegian Bokmål; cognates exist in Danish and Swedish. It coexists with innkalling (invitation or summons in formal procedures) whose usage can overlap depending on jurisdiction.