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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" is not necessary in this context.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 9452 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 tried calling you, tried calling headquarters.
  • I tried calling to him, to the other doctors, But of course, no one could hear me.
  • I tried calling your cell phone. I tried calling the house.
  • Yes, I tried calling her, but...
  • I tried calling you before you left.
  • I tried calling you all weekend.
  • Well, I tried calling, but...
  • Hello, and I tried calling you several times.
  • I tried calling, but your phone was busy.
  • I tried calling him and Finn.
  • I tried calling him, but his voicemail's always full.
  • I tried calling her too - says "number unavailable".
  • I tried calling him on the brother hotline.
  • I tried calling the listed number.
  • No. I tried calling her.
  • I tried calling you on Charlie's number.
  • I tried calling you... before.
  • I tried calling you, like, 20 times.
  • I tried calling you, like, 20 times.
  • I tried calling your cell, man.

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.
  • I tried calling you before you left.
  • I tried calling you on Charlie's number.
  • Hello, and I tried calling you several times.
  • I tried calling you, but you were blocking my number.
  • I tried calling you, like, 20 times.
  • I tried calling you 1 O times.
  • I tried calling you over the last couple of days.
  • I tried calling you, but you accidentally left your phone here.
  • Besides, I tried calling you twice.
  • I tried calling you at your office.
  • I tried calling you a lot last week.
  • I tried calling you a lot last week.
  • Rusty, I tried calling you all yesterday.
  • I tried calling you several times.
  • I tried calling you like eight times, left three messages.
  • I tried calling you yesterday and this morning.
  • I tried calling you five times.
  • Look, if it helps any... I tried calling you on the phone a few minutes ago.
  • Well, I tried calling you a whole bunch of times, but it went straight to voicemail.
  • I tried calling you, but...

Alternatives:

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

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