Thank you for calling Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈθæŋk/ /ˈju/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkɔɫɪŋ

THANGK-yoo-fawr-KAW-ling

UK

θˈæŋk/ /jˈuː/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈɔːlɪŋ

THANGK-yoo-faw-KAW-ling

Definition

A polite expression used to show gratitude when someone calls you, especially in customer service or on the phone.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in phone calls, especially in business, customer service, or support lines. Often said at the start or end of conversations. Not used face-to-face. More formal than just 'thanks'.

• Spanish: gracias por llamar
• Portuguese (BR): obrigado por ligar
• Portuguese (PT): obrigado por ligar
• Chinese (Simplified): 感谢来电
• Chinese (Traditional): 感謝來電
• Hindi: कॉल करने के लिए धन्यवाद
• Arabic: شكرًا لاتصالك
• Bengali: ফোন করার জন্য ধন্যবাদ
• Russian: Спасибо, что позвонили
• Japanese: お電話いただきありがとうございます
• Vietnamese: Cảm ơn bạn đã gọi điện
• Korean: 전화해 주셔서 감사합니다
• Turkish: Aradığınız için teşekkür ederiz
• Urdu: کال کرنے کا شکریہ
• Indonesian: Terima kasih telah menelepon

Example Sentences

Thank you for calling. How can I help you?

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Receptionists often say thank you for calling when answering the phone.

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Please hold, and thank you for calling our support line.

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Hi, this is Julia. Thank you for calling Tech Solutions.

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Thank you for calling! We appreciate your business.

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You hear thank you for calling all the time when you contact big companies.

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