⚡ Black Friday Offer: Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

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" is not necessary in this context.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 9480 views

I tried calling to you

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

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

I tried calling you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

⚡️ Black Friday 2024 ⚡️

Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!