Who's calling Meaning in English
expression
ˈhuz/ /ˈkɔɫɪŋ
HOOZ KAW-ling
huːz/ /kˈɔːlɪŋ
HOOZ KAW-ling
Definition
A common question you ask on the phone to find out the name or identity of the person who is calling.
Usage & Nuances
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 কেRussian: Кто звонитJapanese: 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 gọiKorean: 누구세요 - 누구신가요 (전화에서)Turkish: Kim arıyorUrdu: کون بول رہا ہےIndonesian: Siapa ini - Siapa yang menelepon
Example Sentences
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