kallein
Kallein is a transliteration of the Ancient Greek verb καλέω, meaning “to call,” “to name,” or “to summon.” It is attested in Classical Greek and survives in later Greek varieties, where it functions as a basic verb in the domain of calling or addressing someone or something. The term is commonly encountered in grammars and dictionaries as the infinitive form of the root παρακαλέω- and related compounds.
Etymologically, καλέω belongs to the Greek verb system and is linked with a family of forms built
In Classical Greek usage, καλέω appears in contexts ranging from naming a person, calling a crowd to
See also: Greek verbs with root meaning “to call” and common compounds such as παρακαλέω.
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