B1 Expression Neutro

что называется

что называется

so to speak

Significado

used to highlight a specific term or idea.

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Contexto cultural

Russians value precision in speech. Using this phrase shows you are a thoughtful speaker. Often used in political speeches to emphasize 'correct' ideological terms. Used in meetings to sound authoritative and decisive. Used by authors to define characters or settings with one word.

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Use commas

Always set off 'что называется' with commas because it is a parenthetical phrase.

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Placement matters

Put it right before the word you want to emphasize for maximum impact.

Significado

used to highlight a specific term or idea.

💡

Use commas

Always set off 'что называется' with commas because it is a parenthetical phrase.

🎯

Placement matters

Put it right before the word you want to emphasize for maximum impact.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Это был, ______, настоящий праздник.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: что называется

The phrase is 'что называется' (what is called).

Choose the sentence where the phrase is used correctly.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Он — что называется, хороший человек.

The phrase is best placed before the adjective it modifies.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Он всё сделал идеально. B: Да, он — ______ профессионал.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: что называется

The phrase emphasizes the word 'professional'.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Это был, ______, настоящий праздник.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: что называется

The phrase is 'что называется' (what is called).

Choose the sentence where the phrase is used correctly. Choose B1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Он — что называется, хороший человек.

The phrase is best placed before the adjective it modifies.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Он всё сделал идеально. B: Да, он — ______ профессионал.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: что называется

The phrase emphasizes the word 'professional'.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in journalistic and academic writing.

No, it is an invariant phrase.

Frases relacionadas

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как говорится

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в полном смысле слова

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in the full sense of the word

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так сказать

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so to speak

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по сути

similar

in essence

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