Wrong number Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈnəmbɝ
RAWNG NUM-ber
ɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈnʌmbə
RONG NUM-buh
Definition
When someone calls a telephone number that is not the intended one, by mistake. It refers to a call received or made to the incorrect number.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used during phone calls to indicate a call was made to the incorrect person. Typical phrase: 'Sorry, you have the wrong number.' Used politely with strangers, not for misdialing a familiar contact.
Spanish: número equivocado - número incorrectoPortuguese (BR): número erradoPortuguese (PT): número erradoChinese (Simplified): 打错号码Chinese (Traditional): 打錯號碼Hindi: गलत नंबरArabic: رقم خاطئBengali: ভুল নম্বরRussian: неправильный номерJapanese: 間違い電話Vietnamese: nhầm sốKorean: 잘못 걸린 번호Turkish: yanlış numaraUrdu: غلط نمبرIndonesian: salah sambungan - salah nomor telepon
Example Sentences
I'm sorry, this is the wrong number.
basic
You have called the wrong number.
basic
Is this a wrong number again?
basic
Don't worry, people dial my wrong number all the time.
natural
If you get a wrong number, just hang up politely.
natural
He tried to call his friend, but reached a wrong number instead.
natural