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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

  1. verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
  2. verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
  3. verb To invite someone.
  4. noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
  5. noun The price a seller is asking for something.

hello — full definition

  1. intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
  2. intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
  3. noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
  4. verb To greet someone by saying "hello."

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