phoning
word · lemma: phone
Definition
'Phoning' means making a call to someone using a telephone.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in British English as the continuous form of 'phone'. More common to say 'calling' in American English. Can be used for landlines or mobiles. Often appears as 'phoning someone' (phoning him/her/my mom).
Spanish: llamar por teléfonoPortuguese (BR): ligar (por telefone) - telefonarPortuguese (PT): ligar (por telefone) - telefonarChinese (Simplified): 打电话Chinese (Traditional): 打電話Hindi: फोन करनाArabic: إجراء مكالمة هاتفيةBengali: ফোন করাRussian: звонитьJapanese: 電話をかけるVietnamese: gọi điệnKorean: 전화하다Turkish: telefon etmekUrdu: فون کرناIndonesian: menelpon
Example Sentences
I will start phoning everyone on the list.
basic
He's always phoning just to chat.
natural
She is phoning her friend right now.
basic
Are you phoning your parents tonight?
basic
I've been phoning but nobody picks up.
natural
Stop phoning me so late!
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