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Italian Phrase

Puoi chiamarmi domani mattina per svegliarmi?

/ˈpwɔi ˈkja.maɾ.mi doˈma.ni matˈti.na per sveʎˈʎaɾ.mi/

Meaning"Can you call me tomorrow morning to wake me up?"

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Meaning

A polite request asking someone to give you a phone call the next morning so they can wake you up. It combines a request (*puoi*), a purpose (*per svegliarmi*), and a specific time frame (*domani mattina*).

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When to use

Use this sentence when you need a personal wake‑up call—perhaps after a night out, when you’re traveling, or if you simply prefer a human voice over an alarm. It’s informal, so it’s best suited for friends, family, or colleagues you address with *tu*.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Puoichiamarmidomanimattinapersvegliarmi?

1

Puoi (potere)

Second‑person singular present of the modal verb *potere*, used to ask permission or make a request.

2

chiamarmi

Infinitive *chiamare* + enclitic pronoun *‑mi* (me). The pronoun attaches directly to the infinitive.

3

domani mattina

Adverbial phrase of time; *domani* (tomorrow) + *mattina* (morning) specifies when.

4

per + infinitive

The preposition *per* introduces a purpose clause, followed by an infinitive.

5

svegliarmi

Infinitive *svegliare* + enclitic pronoun *‑mi* (me).

🗨In Conversation

A

Puoi chiamarmi domani mattina per svegliarmi?

Can you call me tomorrow morning to wake me up?

Certo, a che ora vuoi che ti chiami?

Sure, what time would you like me to call?

B

✕Common Mistakes

Può chiamarmi domani mattina per svegliarmi?
Using the third‑person form *può* changes the subject to "he/she/it"; the request is directed to "you" so you need *puoi*.
Puoi chiamare me domani mattina per svegliarmi?
Pronouns attach to the infinitive; *chiamare me* is ungrammatical. Use *chiamarmi*.
Puoi chiamarmi domani mattina per svegliare me?
The infinitive must take the enclitic pronoun: *svegliarmi*, not *svegliare me*.
Puoi chiamarmi domani al mattina per svegliarmi?
When *domani* already indicates the day, you don’t need the article *al* before *mattina*.

↔Alternatives

Mi potresti chiamare domani mattina per svegliarmi?
Could you call me tomorrow morning to wake me up?
Ti va di chiamarmi domani mattina per svegliarmi?
Would you mind calling me tomorrow morning to wake me up?
Per favore, chiamami domani mattina così mi sveglio.
Please call me tomorrow morning so I can wake up.

Cultural Tip

In Italy, setting an alarm is the most common way to wake up, but asking a friend for a "sveglia telefonica" (wake‑up call) is a friendly, informal gesture. Use the *tu* form (as in the example) with people you know well; with strangers or in a professional context you would switch to the more formal *può* and *mi chiami*.