Who's calling Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhuz/ /ˈkɔɫɪŋ

HOOZ KAW-ling

UK

huːz/ /kˈɔːlɪŋ

HOOZ KAW-ling

Definición

A common question you ask on the phone to find out the name or identity of the person who is calling.

Uso & Matices

Used on the phone, often by someone answering a call from an unknown number. Slightly formal and polite. Alternatives include 'May I ask who's calling?' (more polite) or 'Who is this?' (less formal). Not used face-to-face.

• Spanish: ¿Quién **llama**? - ¿Quién **está llamando**?
• Portuguese (BR): Quem **está ligando**? - Quem **liga**?
• Portuguese (PT): Quem **está a ligar**? - Quem **liga**?
• Chinese (Simplified): 谁**打电话**？
• Chinese (Traditional): 誰**打電話**？
• Hindi: कौन **फोन कर रहा है**?
• Arabic: من **يتصل**؟
• Bengali: কে বলছেন - আপনি কে
• Russian: Кто звонит
• Japanese: どちら様ですか - どなたですか (電話で)
• Vietnamese: Ai đang gọi vậy - Xin cho biết ai đang gọi
• Korean: 누구세요 - 누구신가요 (전화에서)
• Turkish: Kim arıyor
• Urdu: کون بول رہا ہے
• Indonesian: Siapa ini - Siapa yang menelepon

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Who's calling?

basic

Hello, may I ask who's calling?

basic

If you don't say who's calling, I can't help you.

basic

Oh, hi! Sorry, who's calling again?

natural

Can I tell her who's calling, or is it a surprise?

natural

Reception: Good afternoon, who's calling, please?

natural