How to Say “Call Me” in Telugu

నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి
nāku phōn cēyaṇḍi
The English phrase "call me" is translated into Telugu as నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి (nāku phōn cēyaṇḍi).
This phrase is used to request that someone contact you by telephone. In modern urban settings, speakers often use the English word "call" by saying నాకు కాల్ చేయండి.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి is composed of nāku (to me), phōn (phone) and cēyaṇḍi (do/please do).

Which one should you use?

While నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి uses the word for "phone", you may also encounter నాకు కాల్ చేయండి in urban areas where the English word "call" is integrated into the phrase.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The form నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి is polite and formal, making it appropriate for use with elders, strangers or in professional settings. For friends, younger people or close family members, you can use the informal version నాకు ఫోన్ చెయ్.

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb cēyaṇḍi is the polite imperative form of cēyu (to do).

How do you pronounce it?

nāku phōn cēyaṇḍi

Did you know?

  • The verb used in నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి is చేయండి, which literally means 'do'. In Telugu, you do not 'call' someone, but rather 'do a phone'.
  • While 'phone' is a common loanword, a more traditional way to request a call involves the word dūraśabda (far-sound), though it is rarely used in casual conversation.
  • If you use the formal cēyaṇḍi with a very close childhood friend, it might actually sound like you are joking or being sarcastic.

Examples in context

  • సమయం దొరికినప్పుడు నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి.
    samayam dorikinappudu naku phone cheyandi.
    Call me when you get some time.
  • ముందుగా నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి.
    munduga naku phone cheyandi.
    Call me first.
  • ఇంటికి చేరుకోగానే నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి.
    intiki cherukogane naku phone cheyandi.
    Call me as soon as you reach home.

Example conversation

A man and a woman are talking about meeting up later.

  1. పల్లవి Pallavi

    మీరు ఎప్పుడు వస్తారు?
    miru eppudu vastaru?
    When will you come?
  2. వెంకట్ Venkat

    నేను సాయంత్రం వస్తాను, పల్లవి.
    nenu sayantram vastanu, Pallavi.
    I will come in the evening, Pallavi.
  3. పల్లవి Pallavi

    సరే, వెళ్ళే ముందు నాకు ఫోన్ చేయండి.
    sare, velle mundu naku phone cheyandi.
    Okay, call me before you leave.
  4. వెంకట్ Venkat

    తప్పకుండా చేస్తాను.
    tappakunda chestanu.
    I will definitely do that.
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