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Italian Phrase

Grazie per aver chiamato.

/ˈɡrat.t͡sje per aˈver ˈkja.ma.to/
Meaning"Thank you for calling."
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Meaning

Literally, 'Thank you for having called.' It is the standard way to thank someone after a phone conversation or after they have taken the effort to call you.

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When to use

Use this phrase at the end of a phone call, in a voicemail greeting, or in a written email/message when you want to acknowledge that the other person called you. It is polite and slightly formal, suitable for both personal and professional contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Grazieperaverchiamato

1

Grazie

A polite expression of thanks, used similarly to 'thank you' in English.

2

per + infinitive

The preposition 'per' followed by a verb in the infinitive expresses gratitude for an action that has been performed.

3

aver (infinitive of avere)

In this construction 'aver' is the infinitive of 'avere' and works like the English 'to have' in 'thank you for having...'.

4

chiamato (past participle)

The past participle of 'chiamare' (to call). In the infinitive phrase 'aver chiamato' it functions as a verbal noun meaning 'calling'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ciao Marco, è stato un piacere parlare con te.

Hi Marco, it was a pleasure talking with you.

Grazie per aver chiamato.

Thank you for calling.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Grazie per chiamare.

    The infinitive should be preceded by 'per' and the auxiliary 'aver' to form the correct gratitude construction.

  • Grazie per aver chiamare.

    After 'aver' you need the past participle, not the infinitive.

  • Grazie per aver chiamato!

    The exclamation mark is acceptable, but avoid using it in formal written emails; a period is more appropriate.

↔Alternatives

  • Grazie per la tua chiamata.

    Thank you for your call.

  • Ti ringrazio per avermi chiamato.

    I thank you for calling me.

  • Grazie di avermi chiamato.

    Thanks for calling me.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, ending a phone conversation with a thank‑you is common etiquette, especially in business. While "Grazie per aver chiamato" is perfectly polite, many Italians also add a friendly "A presto!" (See you soon) or "Buona giornata!" (Have a good day) to leave a warm impression. In southern regions you might hear a more informal "Grazie per la chiamata!" with a slightly higher pitch, reflecting the local warmth.