This is the 2148th most frequent Swedish word.
kalla
The Swedish word "kalla" means "to call" or "cold," depending on context.
Here, "kalla" means "to call" or "summon", indicating the action of requesting assistance.
Jag ska kalla på hjälp.
I will call for help.
In this sentence, "kall" is an adjective meaning "cold", describing the condition of the air.
Luften är mycket kall i november.
The air is very cold in November.
"Kalla" in this context means "to call" or "refer to", indicating giving a designation or name to someone.