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calling in Italian

calling in Italian is chiamata, vocazione — calling means a strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.

calling in Italian

chiamata
noun
A strong urge to become religious.
vocazione
noun
A strong urge to become religious.

What does "calling" mean?

  1. noun A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
    "He left his office job after feeling a calling to work with animals."
  2. noun A person's job, trade, or occupation.
    "Farming was his father's calling, and his grandfather's before him."
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calling in a sentence

  • He left his office job after feeling a calling to work with animals.
  • Many nurses describe their work as a calling rather than just a job.
  • Farming was his father's calling, and his grandfather's before him.
  • Choose a calling that suits your skills and keeps you interested.

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What is "calling" in Italian?
"calling" in Italian is chiamata, vocazione. calling means: A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
How do you use "calling" in a sentence?
Example: "He left his office job after feeling a calling to work with animals." In Italian, "calling" is chiamata, vocazione.
Are there other ways to say "calling" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "calling": chiamata, vocazione.
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