Italian Phrase
Puoi farmi una chiamata per svegliarmi?
Meaning
Literally, 'Can you give me a call to wake me up?' It is a polite way to ask someone to call you at a specific time so you can get out of bed.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need a wake‑up call from a friend, family member, or colleague, especially if you don’t have an alarm clock or you want a personal touch.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Puoifarmiunachiamatapersvegliarmi
Potere (puoi)
The verb 'potere' in the second‑person singular present (puoi) expresses ability or a polite request.
Infinitive with pronoun (farmi)
When an infinitive follows a modal verb, the object pronoun attaches to the infinitive (farmi = fare + mi).
Indefinite article (una)
Use 'una' before a feminine singular noun to indicate 'a' or 'one'.
Purpose clause (per + infinitive)
The preposition 'per' + infinitive expresses purpose: 'to wake me up'.
Reflexive infinitive (svegliarmi)
The reflexive pronoun 'mi' attaches to the infinitive 'svegliare' to mean 'wake me'.
🗨In Conversation
Puoi farmi una chiamata per svegliarmi domani alle otto?
Can you give me a call to wake me up tomorrow at eight?
Certo, ti chiamerò alle sette e cinquanta per non farti correre.
Sure, I’ll call you at 7:50 so you won’t have to rush.
✕Common Mistakes
Puoi fare mi una chiamata per svegliarmi?
Do not separate the pronoun from the infinitive; it must be attached (farmi, non fare mi).
Puoi farmi una chiamata per svegliare me?
The reflexive pronoun belongs to the infinitive, not the main verb.
Puoi farmi una chiamata a svegliarmi?
Avoid using 'a' instead of 'per' because it changes the meaning to 'to wake me at' rather than 'in order to wake me'.
↔Alternatives
Mi potresti chiamare per svegliarmi?
Could you call me to wake me up?
Fammi una telefonata per svegliarmi, per favore.
Make me a phone call to wake me up, please.
Potresti darmi una sveglia telefonica?
Could you give me a telephone alarm?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, asking for a "sveglia telefonica" is common among older generations who still rely on landlines. Younger people often prefer alarm apps, but a personal wake‑up call can be seen as a friendly gesture, especially on special occasions like birthdays or when traveling.