A2Grammar

Ich wollte dich anrufen.

I wanted to call you.

In German

Ich wollte dich anrufen.

Ish voll-tuh dish an-roo-fen.
English
I wanted to call you.
Español
Quería llamarte.
Italiano
Volevo chiamarti.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • wolltewantedSimple past of 'wollen'
  • dichyou (accusative)Accusative pronoun
  • anrufencallInfinitive verb

Grammar Point

Präteritum von 'wollen' (Modalverb)

Variations

  • Dich anrufen wollte ich.
    To call you I wanted.
  • Ich hatte vor, dich anzurufen.
    I intended to call you.

FAQ

How do you say "I wanted to call you." in German?

"I wanted to call you." in German is "Ich wollte dich anrufen." (Ish voll-tuh dish an-roo-fen.).

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