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1. ____this word in English?
a) How do you call;
b) How do you say;
c) What do you say;
d) How is called.
2. What______at the cinema tonight?
a) is played;
b) is on;
c) is playing;
d) are they play.
3. Here are your shoes. I_____them.
a) have just cleaned;
b) have just been cleaned;
c) did just clean;
d) just cleaned.
4. I hope you know that you_______come with me if you dont want to.
a) cant;
b) mustnt;
c) dont have to;
d) dont need.
5. ._______ No, her eyes are sore, thats why they are so red.
a) Has Sue crying?
b) Did Sue cry?
c) Had Sue cried?
d) Has Sue been crying?.
6. How long______your friend? » Since 2000.
a) have you known;
b) did you know;
c) have you been knowing;
d) do you know.
7. He asked me if I_______to swim across the river.
a) was able;
b) be able;
c) could;
d) am able.
8. I was just wondering if she_______about the tragedy.
a) had told;
b) has told;
c) told;
d) had been told.
9. Im glad to hear that at least todays_______cheerful.
e) news is;
f) news are;
g) the news is;
h) the news are.
10. ________wanted to see you yesterday.
e) One of my friend;
f) One my friend;
g) A friend of mine;
h) A friend of me.
11. She said she had met my friend two weeks before,
e) Has;
f) Did;
g) Hadnt;
h) Didnt.
12. He used_______cigarettes, but he doesnt any more.
e) smoke;
f) to smoking;
g) smoking;
h) to smoke.
13. Id have collected the money if he______asked me.
e) has;
f) had;
g) would have
14. While everyone else______, she_____quietly in the kitchen,
e) laughed cryed;
f) was laughing was crying;
g) was laughed cried;
h) laughed- was cried.
15. She will have_____ free time from now on.
e) many;
f) lot of;
g) few;
h) no,
16. He wanted to buy 4_______eggs and 3 ,
e) dozens hundreds sheeps;
f) dozens hundred sheeps;
g) dozen hundred sheep;
h) dozen hundreds sheeps.
17. The problem is_______, than I thought.
i) much worse;
j) much more worse;
k) much more bad;
l) much worst.
18. Shell call us________.
i) 11 oclock in this morning;
j) at 11 oclock this morning;
k) on 11 oclock this morning;
l) on this morning at 11 oclock.
19. Is he married or________?
i) alone;
j) lonely;
k) single;
l) free.
20. What are you going to do when you
i) finished;
j) ended;
k) leave;
l) complete.
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1. ____this word in English?
a) How do you call;
b) How do you say;
c) What do you say;
d) How is called.
2. What______at the cinema tonight?
a) is played;
b) is on;
c) is playing;
d) are they play.
3. Here are your shoes. I_____them.
a) have just cleaned;
b) have just been cleaned;
c) did just clean;
d) just cleaned.
4. I hope you know that you_______come with me if you don’t want to.
a) can’t;
b) mustn’t;
c) don’t have to;
d) don’t need.
5. “._______” “No, her eyes are sore, that’s why they are so red.”
a) Has Sue crying?
b) Did Sue cry?
c) Had Sue cried?
d) Has Sue been crying?.
6. “How long______your friend? » “Since 2000.”
a) have you known;
b) did you know;
c) have you been knowing;
d) do you know.
7. He asked me if I_______to swim across the river.
a) was able;
b) be able;
c) could;
d) am able.
8. I was just wondering if she_______about the tragedy.
a) had told;
b) has told;
c) told;
d) had been told.
9. I’m glad to hear that at least today’s_______cheerful.
e) news is;
f) news are;
g) the news is;
h) the news are.
10. ________wanted to see you yesterday.
e) One of my friend;
f) One my friend;
g) A friend of mine;
h) A friend of me.
11. “She said she had met my friend two weeks before,” “
e) Has;
f) Did;
g) Hadn’t;
h) Didn’t.
12. He used_______cigarettes, but he doesn’t any more.
e) smoke;
f) to smoking;
g) smoking;
h) to smoke.
13. I’d have collected the money if he______asked me.
e) has;
f) had;
g) would have
14. While everyone else______, she_____quietly in the kitchen,
e) laughed — cryed;
f) was laughing — was crying;
g) was laughed — cried;
h) laughed- was cried.
15. She will have_____ free time from now on.
e) many;
f) lot of;
g) few;
h) no,
16. He wanted to buy 4_______eggs and 3 ,
e) dozens — hundreds sheeps;
f) dozens — hundred sheeps;
g) dozen — hundred sheep;
h) dozen — hundreds sheeps.
17. The problem is_______, than I thought.
i) much worse;
j) much more worse;
k) much more bad;
l) much worst.
18. She’ll call us________.
i) 11 o’clock in this morning;
j) at 11 o’clock this morning;
k) on 11 o’clock this morning;
l) on this morning at 11 o’clock.
19. Is he married or________?
i) alone;
j) lonely;
k) single;
l) free.
20. What are you going to do when you
i) finished;
j) ended;
k) leave;
l) complete.
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18 b — She will call us at 11 o’clock this morning.
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1. ____this word in English?
A) How do you call ; b) How do you say ; c) What do you say ; d) How is called.
2. What______at the cinema tonight?
A) is played ; b) is on ; c) is playing ; d) are they play.
3. Here are your shoes.
I_____them.
A) have just cleaned ; b) have just been cleaned ; c) did just clean ; d) just cleaned.
4. I hope you know that you_______come with me if you don’t want to.
A) can’t ; b) mustn’t ; c) don’t have to ; d) don’t need.
5. “.
_______” “No, her eyes are sore, that’s why they are so red.
” a) Has Sue crying?
B) Did Sue cry?
C) Had Sue cried?
D) Has Sue been crying.
6. “How long______your friend?
» “Since 2000.
” a) have you known ; b) did you know ; c) have you been knowing ; d) do you know.
7. He asked me if I_______to swim across the river.
A) was able ; b) be able ; c) could ; d) am able.
8. I was just wondering if she_______about the tragedy.
A) had told ; b) has told ; c) told ; d) had been told.
9. I’m glad to hear that at least today’s_______cheerful.
E) news is ; f) news are ; g) the news is ; h) the news are.
10. ________wanted to see you yesterday.
E) One of my friend ; f) One my friend ; g) A friend of mine ; h) A friend of me.
11. “She said she had met my friend two weeks before, ” “ e) Has ; f) Did ; g) Hadn’t ; h) Didn’t.
12. He used_______cigarettes, but he doesn’t any more.
E) smoke ; f) to smoking ; g) smoking ; h) to smoke.
13. I’d have collected the money if he______asked me.
E) has ; f) had ; g) would have 14.
While everyone else______, she_____quietly in the kitchen, e) laughed — cryed ; f) was laughing — was crying ; g) was laughed — cried ; h) laughed — was cried.
15. She will have_____ free time from now on.
E) many ; f) lot of ; g) few ; h) no, 16.
He wanted to buy 4_______eggs and 3 , e) dozens — hundreds sheeps ; f) dozens — hundred sheeps ; g) dozen — hundred sheep ; h) dozen — hundreds sheeps.
17. The problem is_______, than I thought.
I) much worse ; j) much more worse ; k) much more bad ; l) much worst.
18. She’ll call us________.
I) 11 o’clock in this morning ; j) at 11 o’clock this morning ; k) on 11 o’clock this morning ; l) on this morning at 11 o’clock.
19. Is he married or________?
I) alone ; j) lonely ; k) single ; l) free.
20. What are you going to do when you i) finished ; j) ended ; k) leave ; l) complete.
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1. __ this word in English?
а) How do you call ;
Ь) How do you say;
с) What do you say;
d) How is called.
2. What __ at the cinema tonight?
а) is played;
Ь) is on;
с) is playing;
d) are they play.
3. Неге are your shoes. I __ them.
а) have just cleaned;
Ь) have just been cleaned;
с) did just clean;
d) just cleaned.
4. I hope you know that you __ come with me if you don’t want to.
а) can’t;
Ь) mustn’t;
с) don’t have to;
d) don’t need.
5. » __ » »No, her eyes are sore, that’s why they are so red.»
а) Has Sue crying?
Ь) Did Sue cry?
с) Had Sue cried?
d) Has Sue been crying?
6. «How long __ yourfriend?» «Since 2000.»
а) haveyouknown;
Ь) did you know;
с) have you been knowing;
d) do you know.
7. Не asked me if i _____ to swim across the river.
а) was аblе;
Ь) bе аblе;
с) could;
d) am аblе.
8. 1 was just wondering if she __ about the tragedy.
а) had told;
Ь) has told;
с) told;
d) had been told.
9. I’m glad to hear that at least today’s __ cheerful.
а) news is;
Ь) news are;
с) the news is;
d) the news are.
1О. __ wanted to see you yesterday.
а) One ofmy friend;
Ь) One my friend;
с) А friend of mine;
d) Afriend ofme.
11. «She said she had met my friend two weeks before.» «___ she?»
а) Has;
Ь) Did;
с) Hadn’t;
d) Didn’t.
12. Не used __ cigarettes, but he doesn ‘t any more.
а) smoke;
Ь) to smoking;
с) smoking;
d) to smoke.
13. l’d have collected the money if he __ asked me.
а) has;
Ь) had;
с) would have;
d)
14. While everyone else __ , she __ quietly in the kitchen.
а) laughed — cryed;
Ь) was laughing — was crying;
с) was laughed- cried;
d) laughed- was cried.
15. She will have ____ free time from now оn.
а) many;
Ь) lot of;
с) few;
d) no.
16. Не wanted to buy 4 __ eggs and 3 __ .
а) dozens — hundreds sheeps;
Ь) dozens- hundred sheeps;
с) dozen- hundred sheep;
d) dozen- hundreds sheeps.
17. Тhе proЬlem is __ than 1 thought.
а) тuch worse;
Ь) тuch тоге worse;
с) тuch тоге bad;
d) тuch worst.
18. She’ll саn us _______ .
а) 11 o’clock in this тorning;
Ь) at 11 о’ clock this тorning;
с) on 11 o’clock this тorning;
d) on this morning at 11 o’clock.
19. Is he married or _____ ?
а) alone;
Ь) lonely;
с) single;
d) free.
20. What are you going to do when you __ school?
а) finished;
Ь) ended;
с) leave;
d) complete.
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How do you call this word in English?
A place in the back of a car where you put luggage and some wheels.
Thank you in advance!
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Re: How do you call this word in English?
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by Joe » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:00 am
I agree with Salerno.
Note that «trunk» is American English.
In British English we say «boot».
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Re: How do you call this word in English?
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by YourUSApal » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:28 am
I’m new here and have great respect for all learners. No offense is meant. Isn’t it also helpful to point out that the question, in English, should be «What is this called in English?» (Many other correct ways of asking the same question can be used. The word «how» is most associated with actions, with doing. As in, «How do you say (non-English word here)?)
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by Vega » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:08 am
YourUSApal wrote:I’m new here and have great respect for all learners. No offense is meant. Isn’t it also helpful to point out that the question, in English, should be «What is this called in English?» (Many other correct ways of asking the same question can be used. The word «how» is most associated with actions, with doing. As in, «How do you say (non-English word here)?)
Hello and welcome,
Many thanks for that. 
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#1
Let’s suppose that a word in English slips my mind. For example “table”. So, I’m pointing to the table and asking my friend who is Englishman: “What do you call it in English?” Or should it be “How do you call…”?
I’ve searched in the forum for “how do you call” and “what do you call” and have found plenty of both variants in similar contexts. Are they both correct or not? I’m asking because I’ve failed to find a single thread where a native corrected “what” to “how” of vice versa. I myself would opt for “what”.
So, what do you think?
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#2
I think that How do you call it in English? is better than «What…» .
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#3
I would always say «What do you call that?» or «What is that called?»
«How do you call that?» does not sound like good English to me, though it would be understood.
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#4
I would always say «What do you call that?» or «What is that called?»
«How do you call that?» does not sound like good English to me, though it would be understood.
Really? I didn’t know it..
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#5
Just to add to that, I would say, for example:
«How do you say XXX in Italian»
but
«What do you call a/an XXX in Italian»
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#6
Now I understand, thanks
I said that the best form was «How do you call it..?» ‘<… non-English …>
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#7
In English it is best to use ‘what’ in the place of ‘how’
In many European languages you say how.
<<…>>
How is that called?
A lot of the European’s I speak to say, ‘how do you call it’. It’s not correct but it does, as already stated, get your point across.
It depends on what you are asking.
Asking about a sound or a method of speech
How do you say/pronounce ‘Extraordinary’?
Asking about a word (normally in written language)
What does that mean?
Asking about an object or person
What do you call him, her, it?
Hopefully I helped
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#8
Yes, yes, you helped me and I hope that you helped dec sev too
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#9
I think that How do you call it in English? is better than «What…» .
I don’t know a single word of Italian, but I suppose, it’s like in Spanish <<…>>. So, you Italians use «how» in this situatioin, as well as we Russians do, that’s why many Russins tend to say «how do you call..» I mean when they speak English. Surprisingly, but nobody makes mistake saying «What is your name». May be because it’s the first phrase you learn when you study English
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#10
Yes, yes, you helped me and I hope that you helped dec sev too
![:D]( "Big Grin :D")
Undoubtfully Thanks a lot!
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#11
It seems to me that you understand now dec-sev
You are correct in saying the Spanish use how.
English do not in this case.
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#12
Now I understand, thanks
I said that the best form was «How do you call it..?» because I know that «How» means Come and «What» Cosa…
It is not natural English to say «How do you call it?» to mean «What is the English word for that?», or «What is that called in English?» It is instead the sort of error that would immediately indicate that someone was not a native speaker. The only situation I could imagine in which «how do you call it?» is correct is if you are asking for information about the correct manner of summoning (or «calling») something.
Farmer John: When I want my horse to come to me, I call it with my special horse-summoning call, and when I want my cow, I use my cow-summoning call.
City Sue: And what about your pig? When you want your pig to come to you, how do you call it?
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#13
It is not natural English to say «How do you call it?» to mean «What is the English word for that?», or «What is that called in English?» It is instead the sort of error that would immediately indicate that someone was not a native speaker. The only situation I could imagine in which «how do you call it?» is correct is if you are asking for information about the correct manner of summoning (or «calling») something.
Farmer John: When I want my horse to come to me, I call it with my special horse-summoning call, and when I want my cow, I use my cow-summoning call.
City Sue: And what about your pig? When you want your pig to come to you, how do you call it?
Very good point. I actually thought about how I could have worded after I made my post
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#14
better use »how do you call..»it sounds better
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#15
better use »how do you call..»it sounds better
Hello LilMama — welcome to WordReference
If you are talking about the original context of this thread, meaning «What is the English word for that,» the native speakers above have given a very clear answer. Asking «How do you call it?» very clearly marks you as a non-native.
GWB has explained that in some particular contexts the sentence «How do you call it?» is correct, but those contexts have nothing to do with asking for the English word for something.
<<Moderator note.
This is the English Only forum. Please keep discussion to English. If you wish to discuss other languages, there are other forums.
panjandrum >>
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#16
Let’s suppose that a word in English slips my mind. For example “table”. So, I’m pointing to the table and asking my friend who is Englishman: “What do you call it in English?” Or should it be “How do you call…”?
I’ve searched in the forum for “how do you call” and “what do you call” and have found plenty of both variants in similar contexts. Are they both correct or not? I’m asking because I’ve failed to find a single thread where a native corrected “what” to “how” of vice versa. I myself would opt for “what”.
So, whatdo you think?
As mentioned by panjandrum,
Asking «How do you call it?» very clearly marks you as a non-native.
But that also implies that native speakers are likely to understand your question.
As an non-native speaker, I am in favor of «What» over «How». Not just because it sounds better or natural, but they are slightly different.
When you asked a «How» question, you are effectively asking for a method or some procedures. Referring to your example, If I am presented with that question, I would assume that you do not know and you also could not pronounce the word «table». You would like me to teach you how to emulate the sound of «table» one syllable at a time. This is akin to asking «How to shutdown a computer?». The answers come in steps.
On the contrary, a «What» question is relatively straight forward. You are expecting something precise and to the point.
I am not suggesting that you should stick to «xxx do you call?», since better choice has already been offered. I am just stating those minor differences between «What» and «How» based on the given context.
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#17
As mentioned by panjandrum,
But that also implies that native speakers are likely to understand your question.As an non-native speaker, I am in favor of «What» over «How». Not just because it sounds better or natural, but they are slightly different.
When you asked a «How» question, you are effectively asking for a method or some procedures. Referring to your example, If I am presented with that question, I would assume that you do not know and you also could not pronounce the word «table». You would like me to teach you how to emulate the sound of «table» one syllable at a time. This is akin to asking «How to shutdown a computer?». The answers come in steps.
On the contrary, a «What» question is relatively straight forward. You are expecting something precise and to the point.
I am not suggesting that you should stick to «xxx do you call?», since better choice has already been offered. I am just stating those minor differences between «What» and «How» based on the given context.
That’s exactly what I was getting at earlier. How implies you want to know the method rather than the word.
Also, when asking ‘What do you call it?’, in most cases it’s better, but not necessary, to say ‘What do you call that?’
The reason is that it sounds a lot more directed, native English and also more specific which can be a problem for non-native speakers. If the object is close enough and it’s obvious about what you are asking about, use that rather than it.
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#18
I don’t have any problem with using ‘how’ with ‘call’ (when it means to apply a name.) Some quotes:
How do you call this word in German? (Mark Twain; direct quote)
How do you call this lady who is going to sing? (Bernard Shaw; in fiction)
How do you call this place again? (Joseph Conrad; in fiction)
Q: How do you call a man that dives into a swimming pool and that doesn’t get his hair wet?
A: A bald man! (Anonymous)
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#19
I don’t have any problem with using ‘how’ with ‘call’ (when it means to apply a name.) Some quotes:
How do you call this word in German? (Mark Twain; direct quote)
How do you call this lady who is going to sing? (Bernard Shaw; in fiction)
How do you call this place again? (Joseph Conrad; in fiction)
Q: How do you call a man that dives into a swimming pool and that doesn’t get his hair wet?
A: A bald man! (Anonymous)![:D]( "Big Grin :D")
Hmmm.
The first is a translation to English from a report in German (presumably) of what Mark Twain said in English.
The next two were spoken by characters whose origins are not immediately clear (one is probably Polish).
The fourth was written by Eduardo Marqes of Espinho.
… All of which supports the view that this usage is an indication of non-native English.
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#20
I agree with panjandrum. «How do you call X» is not correct English for me. It is a mistake common among non-native speakers because of the prevalence of this structure in their own language. I think most Romance, Germanic and Slavic languages use this structure, at the very least.
Nonetheless, I would correct this to «What do you call X», because «How do you call X in German» sounds absolutely horrible to me. For me, «how» is analagous to «In what way», and so we come back to GreenWhiteBlue’s pig.
My advice to non-native speakers : use «What do you call X». It is correct, it is natural, and it is the structure used by anglophones in 99% of cases. I do not believe that «How do you call X» is correct. Clearly certain other people do, but in my opinion they are in the minority, and if you are aiming to speak correct English, go with «what».
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#21
Hmmm.
The first is a translation to English from a report in German (presumably) of what Mark Twain said in English.
Exactly! And Sköll should have been more cautious saying that was a direct quote from Twain. Thank you for your post, panjandrum!!!
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#22
I think how do you call it is better than what do you call it.
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#23
I think how do you call it is better than what do you call it.
Why do you think that? «How do you call it?» is not English but a direct translation from various other languages.
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#24
Exactly! And Sköll should have been more cautious saying that was a direct quote from Twain.
Here is the full text:
«He [Twain] had entitled his speech, ‘Die Schrecken der Deutschen Sprache’ (the terrors of the German language). At times he would interrupt himself in English and ask, with a stuttering smile, ‘How do you call this word in German’ or ‘I only know that in mother-tongue.’ » (Albert Bigelow Paine,
Mark Twain: A Biography)
Clearly certain other people do, but in my opinion they are in the minority,…
That could very well be true.
Last edited: Jul 16, 2009
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#25
Here is the full text:
«He [Twain] had entitled his speech, ‘Die Schrecken der Deutschen Sprache’ (the terrors of the German language). At times he would interrupt himself in English and ask, with a stuttering smile, ‘How do you call this word in German’ or ‘I only know that in mother-tongue.» (Albert Bigelow Paine,
Mark Twain: A Biography)
…
Think about this.
How far removed is the above quotation from what Mark Twain said?
In a speech in German, he lapsed into English and said XXXXX
It was reported, in German, in a Viennese newspaper.
In German?
Yes, because that would be natural and to reinforce the point the writer tells us that he spoke these sentences in English. That would not be necessary if the actual newspaper report gave the sentences in English.
That article was then translated to English to appear in Paine’s biography.
According to Paine, Twain uttered these sentences:
How do you call this word in German.
I only know that in mother-tongue.
Would anyone seriously attribute these two sentences to Mark Twain?
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#26
It seems Paine made a mistake in reporting the second quote correctly, dropping the word «my» in «my mother tongue». The quote attributed to Mark Twain appears in English in the original German article as reported here.
Cagey
post mod (English Only / Latin)
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#27
Americans usually don’t refer to their «mothertongue». I don’t think that was different in Twain’s day. It seems likely that in both this phrase and in «How do you call…» he was adapting his English to what he thought his German listeners would most easily understand.
I can imagine doing the same.
Last edited: Jul 17, 2009
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#28
I agree with panjandrum. «How do you call X» is not correct English for me. It is a mistake common among non-native speakers because of the prevalence of this structure in their own language. I think most Romance, Germanic and Slavic languages use this structure, at the very least.
Nonetheless, I would correct this to «What do you call X», because «How do you call X in German» sounds absolutely horrible to me. For me, «how» is analagous to «In what way», and so we come back to GreenWhiteBlue’s pig.
I agree. In American English, the question «what» is typically looking to be answered with a noun, and the question «how» is looking to be answered with a verb (which is why it is appropriate to say, «How do you say [X]?» because you are looking to be answered with an explanation of how to do something).
In any case, I would defer to the Hershey’s company and their fine chocolate/peanut/caramel confection, the Whatchamacallit.
Howzamacallit just doesn’t sound as tasty!
Last edited: Jul 17, 2009
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#29
Hi,
Can we shorten «How do you say (a,an) X in English?» to «How to say (a,an) X in English?«
And would it be acceptable to change say/call to be and say
What will (the word/a,an/-) X be in English?
What would X be in English?
What is (it/that) in English?
How will X be in English?
How would X be in English?
How is (it/that) in English?
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#30
Can we shorten «How do you say (a,an) X in English?» to «How to say (a,an) X in English?»
No. «How to say X in English?» is not a sentence as it has neither a subject nor a verb. It could however be used as a title. My essay is «How to Say X in English». However, the essay would be about
how
to pronounce X not
what
the translation of X is.
What will (the word/a,an/-) X be in English? A prediction about the future?
What would X be in English? Supposing that there isn’t a word for X in English?
What is (the word for) (it/that) in English?
How will X be in English? X will be very nice in English when it gets there in the future.
How would X be in English? Another unreal conditional? How would carrots be in this soup (if we were to add them)?
How is (it/that) in English? It is very nice in English now.
Last edited: Jun 14, 2012
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#31
Great! Myridon, thank you!
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#32
If you want to know how a word is pronounced one would say «How do you say thorough in English». If you want a translation one might say «What do you call a klotz in English» (random word taken from German dictionary). The usual usage of what do you call it is such as «The what do you call it fell on top of him» «You mean the lathe» «That’s it». It is used when one has either forgotten or never knew or temporarily cannot be bothered to think of a word. «Thingummy» is often used in the same way.
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#33
If you want to know how a word is pronounced one would say «How do you say thorough in English»
Then what do «How do you say thorough in French?» and «How do you say klotz in English?» mean?
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#34
«How do you say thorough in English» might be asked by someone who speaks English but has not met the word before. This is not unusual. Through, though, tough, plough etcetera. It is the sort of thing that is not inherently obvious, children need a lot of teaching before they know the difference and there are some names, Clough for instance that are similar. If I ask «How do you say thorough in French?» I want a translation of the word into French; if I ask «How do you say klotz in English?» I want a translation into English.
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#35
How do you say klotz in English? Another, less ambiguous, version would be «What is the English word for klotz?»
How do you call klotz in English?
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#36
I agree with the other native speakers. Use «What do you call this» and don’t use «how do you call this.»
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#37
In Vietnam, we will use «how do you call it» for that structure as well because of the language’s difference? but it’s better to use the native English structures.
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#38
No. «How to say X in English?» is not a sentence as it has neither a subject nor a verb. It could however be used as a title. My essay is «How to Say X in English». However, the essay would be about
how
to pronounce X not
what
the translation of X is.
I’m just interested, can one be thinking this way to himself?
How to say X in English?
along with, for example
How can I say X in English?
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#39
What about addressing someone?
Do we say, «how may I address you?» or «what may I address you?»
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#40
What about addressing someone?
Do we say, «how may I address you?» or «what may I address you?»
It is a little old fashioned to say ‘may’ although not strictly incorrect: most people in the UK would say ‘should’ instead.
«How should I address you?»
«What should I address you.»
«What should I address you as?»
I can’t say I’ve ever had to ask someone else how to address them mind you, it is generally obvious unless you are meeting a member of the nobility.
If you want to know whether to use their first or second name, the general rule is to use their title followed by their second name (Ms Wilson, Mr Smith, Dr Jones, Professor McDonald) until told otherwise, with anyone who is older or more senior in rank than yourself.
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#42
You would say «How may I address you?» Note that you are asking for someone to describe a method of doing something, and that the answer uses the word «as»:
Servant: How may I address you?
Nobleman: You may address me as «Lord Vertblancbleu.»
If you were asking for a name using «call», you need to use «what», and there is no «as»:
Nobleman: What do they call you, my good fellow?
Servant: They call me Humble Tom, my lord.
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#43
How may I … = In which manner may I …
What may I … = Of many options. which may I …
Which may I … = Of limited options, which may I …
mmelik-adamyan
больше года назад
И еще 17 самая ужасная ошибка:
Неправильно: I want that she do/ will do/ does/ did.
Правильно: I want her to do.
Многие забывают, что после want нельзя ставить ни that, ни she. В английском такое русское сложноподчиненное предложение переводится простым предложением, с одним подлежащим. Пожалуйста, говорите They want me to come, а на русский переводите Они хотят, чтобы я пришла.
4
If you can’t think of a word, ask:
What do you call that in English? or What is that called in English?
These questions ask the listener to provide you with a specific noun or noun construction. For example:
I’m looking for… Oh, what do you call that in English – you know, a book that gives the meanings of words?
A dictionary?
Yes, a dictionary. Have you got one I could borrow?
If you can’t think of how to phrase a thought, ask:
How do you say that in English?
This question asks the listener to provide you with a phrase, a sentence or a paraphrase that will help you express what you want to say. For example:
We want to… How do you say that in English?
Outperform the market?
Exactly. Outperform the market.
Don’t make the mistake that many non-native speakers of English make by asking How do you call that in English?
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