Italian Phrase
Ti richiamo?
Meaning
‘Ti richiamo?’ is a short, polite way to ask ‘Shall I call you back?’ or ‘Do you want me to call you again?’. It conveys a willingness to continue the conversation later.
When to use
Use this phrase after a phone call is interrupted, after you’ve hung up, or when you need to step away but want to keep the dialogue open. It’s common in informal settings between friends, family, or colleagues you know well.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tirichiamo?
Object pronoun placement
In Italian, unstressed object pronouns (like 'ti') are placed before the conjugated verb in the present indicative.
Verb richiamare
Richiamare means ‘to call back, to recall’. In the first‑person singular present it becomes 'richiamo'.
Question formation
A yes/no question can be formed simply by raising intonation at the end; no auxiliary is needed.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, devo andare. Ti richiamo?
Sorry, I have to go. Shall I call you back?
Sì, per favore. Grazie!
Yes, please. Thanks!
✕Common Mistakes
Richiamo ti?
Object pronouns must precede the verb, not follow it.
Ti richiamo?
In formal situations you should use the polite pronoun ‘Le’ instead of ‘ti’.
Ti richiamo!
Adding an exclamation changes the tone to a statement (‘I’m calling you back’) rather than a polite question.
↔Alternatives
Ti richiamo più tardi?
Should I call you later?
Ti richiamo domani?
Shall I call you tomorrow?
Le richiamo?
Shall I call you back? (formal)
Cultural Tip
In Italy, the informal pronoun ‘ti’ signals familiarity; in a business or formal context you would use the polite form ‘Le’ – ‘Le richiamo?’. Also, Italians often prefer to ask before calling back, showing respect for the other person’s time.