Czech Word of the Day
zavolat
ZA-vo-lat • verb — 9th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to call (someone), typically by phone; to make a single/finished call (perfective)
Examples
- Zavolám ti večer.
(I'll call you in the evening.) - Zavolej mi, až budeš volný.
(Call me when you're free.) - Proč jsi nezavolal?
(Why didn't you call?)
Synonyms
- volat
- ozvat se
Conjugation
| Person | Přítomný čas | Minulý čas |
|---|---|---|
| já | zavolám | zavolal jsem / zavolala jsem |
| ty | zavoláš | zavolal jsi / zavolala jsi |
| on/ona/ono | zavolá | zavolal / zavolala / zavolalo |
| my | zavoláme | zavolali jsme / zavolaly jsme |
| vy | zavoláte | zavolali jste / zavolaly jste |
| oni/ony/ona | zavolají | zavolali / zavolaly |
Zavolat is the perfective verb used for a single or completed act of calling. Use volat (imperfective) for ongoing or repeated calling. Commonly used with a dative person (zavolat někomu) and usually implies a phone call, though it can also mean 'to call out' to someone in person.
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