подзвони мені
podzvony meni
The phrase call me in Ukrainian is translated as подзвони мені (podzvony meni).
This phrase is used to make a request for someone to contact you by telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word мені is the dative case of я (I), which is used here to indicate that you are the recipient of the call.
Which one should you use?
While подзвони мені is the most common colloquial way to say call me, the alternative зателефонуй мені is a slightly more formal or standard version.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In western regions, the informal phrase call me can be expressed as Набирай мене!
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a stranger, a superior or a group of people, use the polite/plural form подзвоніть мені instead of подзвони мені.
How do you pronounce it?
podzvony meni
Did you know?
- In the western variation Набирай мене!, the verb набирати literally means 'to gather' or 'to collect', similar to how one might gather water in a bucket.
- While English uses 'call' for both shouting and telephoning, Ukrainian uses different words: гукати for shouting and дзвонити for phoning.
- If you were to use the root of подзвони in a non-phone context, you would be talking about the rhythmic sounding of bells in a cathedral.
Examples in context
- Подзвони мені, якщо піде дощ.If it rains, call me.This example shows how to use подзвони мені in a conditional sentence regarding weather.Tatoeba #490639 by aandrusiak, translation #371788 by saeb
- Якщо тобі треба буде з кимось поговорити, подзвони мені.If you need someone to talk to, call me.This example shows how to use подзвони мені when offering someone a person to talk to.Tatoeba #11026521 by Ahha, translation #3182033 by CK
- Будь ласка, зателефонуйте мені, коли будете готові продовжити нашу бесіду.Please call me when you are ready to continue our conversation.
- Телефонуй, я маю цікаву новину, якою хочу поділитися!Call me, I have an exciting piece of news I want to share!
- Подзвони мені ввечері.Podzvolyny meni vvecheri.Call me in the evening.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a quick chat on the street.
- Марія MariiaМені треба йти. Поговоримо пізніше.Meni treba yty. Pohovorymo piznishe.I have to go. We'll talk later.
- Олександр OleksandrДобре, я буду вдома о шостій.Dobre, ya budu vdoma o shostiy.Okay, I will be home at six.
- Марія MariiaТоді подзвони мені після роботи.Todi podzvony meni pislya roboty.Then call me after work.
- Олександр OleksandrДомовились, до зустрічі!Domovylys, do zustrichi!Agreed, see you!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
