The wrong number Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈnəmbɝ
thuh RONG NUM-ber
ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈnʌmbə
thuh RONG NUM-buh
Definition
When you call a phone number and reach someone you did not intend to contact because you dialed the incorrect number.
Usage & Nuances
'The wrong number' is mostly used in phone call situations, often as an apology or explanation. Common phrase: 'I think you have the wrong number.' Not used for other types of mistakes, only for incorrect phone numbers.
Spanish: el número equivocadoPortuguese (BR): o número erradoPortuguese (PT): o número erradoChinese (Simplified): 打错号码Chinese (Traditional): 打錯號碼Hindi: गलत नंबरArabic: الرقم الخطأBengali: ভুল নম্বরRussian: неправильный номерJapanese: 間違い電話Vietnamese: số saiKorean: 잘못 걸린 번호Turkish: yanlış numaraUrdu: غلط نمبرIndonesian: nomor yang salah
Example Sentences
Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
basic
She called the wrong number by accident.
basic
If you dial the wrong number, you might talk to a stranger.
basic
Is this Sarah? Oh, sorry, you’ve got the wrong number.
natural
I keep getting calls for Mike, but this is the wrong number.
natural
Next time you should double-check so you don’t call the wrong number again.
natural