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I tried calling to you vs I tried calling you

Both phrases are correct, but "I tried calling you" is more commonly used in English. The preposition "to" isn't needed in this context.
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This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

"I tried calling to you"

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It can be used to express an attempt to make a phone call or contact someone.

Examples:

  • I tried calling to you several times, but you didn't answer.
  • “I, I, I just saw you leaving and I tried calling to you but, oh god don't shoot me.” Jimmy had closed his eyes and held up his hands. Aaron and Tony put ...
  • Mar 19, 2021 ... I tried calling to you, but I'm afraid my entrance and poorly worded question had sent you into a panic. A terrible mistake on my part. And ...
  • Jul 24, 2018 ... "Sorry, I tried calling to you earlier, but we share Biology and Algrbra class together!" Vladimir spoke gleefully. I responded normally ...
  • Feb 25, 2014 ... shot. “Freaked me out—and I tried calling to you, but it suddenly cut out. The telepathy thing, I mean. I don't know how I knew, but it just ...
  • “I tried calling to you many times,” the woman sighed, her shoulders slumping just enough to take the edge off the danger radiating from her. “But you didn ...
  • “Freaked me out—and I tried calling to you, but it suddenly cut out. The telepathy thing, I mean. I don't know how I knew, but it just vanished. From then ...
  • I tried calling to you landline and mobile numbers, it`s ringing but no response. Reason why I called you was because I just saw a program in your...More. 7 ...
  • Jan 15, 2021 ... I tried calling to you.” A woman, late thirties. She didn't come from money, but she was used to it. Married in, perhaps. No ring though. No ...

Alternatives:

  • I tried calling you
  • I tried to call you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I tried calling you"

This phrase is the more common way to express an attempt to make a phone call or contact someone.

Examples:

  • I tried calling you, but your phone was off.
  • Nov 15, 2015 ... "I tried calling you but there was no answer" is a hair more polite, since it doesn't "accuse" "you" of not answering.
  • Mar 30, 2017 ... Yes,you can write a sentence using the phrase.”I tried calling you but couldn't reach you or”there was no answer or you didn't answer or any ...
  • Mar 13, 2024 ... I tried calling you but couldn't get through. This phrase is a synonym for the first alternative and keeps the message polite and considerate.
  • Mar 17, 2016 ... I want to let someone know I called them but they did not take my call. I always wirte something like 'I tried calling you but I guess you were away'.
  • Feb 5, 2019 ... I heard native speakers say "I tried calling you but you...." I thought "Try to +V" means put in effort to do something whereas "Try + V.ing" ...
  • Sep 9, 2021 ... I tried calling you today but reached your voicemail. Essentially because you guys spend over a certain level on Google ads you get a higher ...
  • Oct 13, 2024 ... Well, it's only been like the fifth time I tried calling you today. Alright, I need you to come into the office right now. Sir, it's Sunday ...
  • Oct 22, 2021 ... Chris, I tried calling you but left a voicemail. Please create a support case in EpicCare and we can get back to you to get this installed ...

Alternatives:

  • I tried calling to you
  • I tried to call you

Related Comparisons

"I forget to call you." vs "I forget to called you" "I thought to call you" vs "i thought call you" "can I call you" vs "When should i call you" "I was thinking of calling you" vs "I thought to call you" "shall I call you" vs "can I call you" "I did called you" vs "i did call you"

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