παρακαλώ — meaning in English
parakalo
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English meaning
- ask verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- hello intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
- invite verb To ask someone to come to an event or take part in something.
- no problem phrase You are welcome; a casual reply to thanks, indicating the favour cost the speaker nothing.
- please verb To make someone happy or satisfied.
Senses
παρακαλώ is used for these senses in English:
- ask (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- don't mention it A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome.
- hello A greeting used when answering the telephone.
- invite (transitive) To request formally.
- please (often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
ask — full definition
- verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
- verb To invite someone.
- noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
- noun The price a seller is asking for something.
hello — full definition
- intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
- intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
- noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
- verb To greet someone by saying "hello."