Ti chiamo su WhatsApp.

I'll call you on WhatsApp.

Pronunciation

'WhatsApp' is said exactly as in English. 'Ti chiamo' = tee-KIA-mo.

When to use it

Use this when you want to make a free internet call via WhatsApp rather than a regular phone call. In Italy, WhatsApp is the dominant communication platform.

What it means

'Ti chiamo su WhatsApp' = I'll call you on WhatsApp. 'Ti chiamo' = I'll call you (informal 'ti'). This is now one of the most common Italian phrases for arranging a call. Alternatives: 'ti mando un vocale' (I'll send you a voice message), 'ti scrivo su WhatsApp' (I'll message you on WhatsApp).

Variations

Mandami un messaggio su WhatsApp.

Send me a message on WhatsApp.

Requesting a text message.

Ho visto il tuo vocale.

I heard your voice message.

'Vocale' = voice message (WhatsApp audio).

Ti mando un vocale così ti spiego.

I'll send you a voice message to explain.

Using voice message to explain something.

Mini Dialogue

— Come ci mettiamo in contatto? — Ti chiamo su WhatsApp stasera. Hai WhatsApp? — Sì, certo. Il mio numero lo hai? — Sì, ce l'ho. Allora ci sentiamo!

— How shall we keep in touch? — I'll call you on WhatsApp tonight. Do you have WhatsApp? — Yes, of course. Do you have my number? — Yes, I have it. So we'll speak later!

Cultural Note

WhatsApp has an estimated 43 million Italian users out of a population of 60 million — making Italy one of the highest per-capita WhatsApp markets in the world. 'Mandami un WhatsApp' has become a verb-like expression in Italian ('mandare un WhatsApp' = to message someone on WhatsApp). The 'gruppo WhatsApp di famiglia' (family WhatsApp group) is a cornerstone of Italian family life.

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