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No. 13,115 in Swedish

tillkallades

"Tillkallades" means "was summoned" or "was called upon" in English.

In a sentence

  • Polisen tillkallades efter att en olycka inträffade.

    The police were summoned after an accident occurred.

    Used to describe the summoning of the police to a scene, indicating an authority figure was called upon.

  • Läkaren tillkallades för att hjälpa den skadade personen.

    The doctor was summoned to assist the injured person.

    Highlights the act of calling for professional assistance in an urgent medical situation.

  • Brandkåren tillkallades på grund av riklig rökutveckling.

    The fire brigade was summoned due to substantial smoke development.

    Demonstrates notifying emergency services to address a critical situation in fire safety.

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