No. 7,650 in Catalan
callem
"Callem" is the first-person plural present subjunctive or imperative form of "callar," meaning "let's be quiet" or "we be quiet."
In a sentence
Si us plau, callem per escoltar el conferenciant.
Please, let's be quiet to listen to the speaker.
Callem is used as a subjunctive verb form, implying a suggestion for a group to be silent.
No callem mai quan tenim una opinió que defensar.
We never keep quiet when we have an opinion to defend.
Callem is used as a main verb in the indicative mood, showing a statement about habitual action.
Com a bons amics, callem el secret que ens has compartit.
As good friends, we keep the secret you have shared with us.
Callem is used as a main verb in indicative, referring to the act of not revealing information.
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