check in to see

[Kizito]

I often call my friends for no particular reason.

I usually say: 'I am just callin to check in to see if you are doing ok'

Does that sound odd and if yes what would be correct/alternative phrase

 

[lingobingo]

It sounds far too wordy to me.

 

[Kizito]

It sounds far too wordy to me.

Thank you, could you shorten it for me.

 

[Myridon]

You've combined two different sentences in one.
"I'm just calling to check in."
"I'm just calling to see if you're okay."

"Checking in" is a lot more comprehensive than "to see if you're okay." I may be checking in to let you know where I am. I may be checking in to find out what you are doing.

 

[Kizito]

So just saying "I am just calling to check in" should be self explanatory enough?

 

[kentix]

Yes, but you also don't need "enough".

Even better, keep "enough" and omit "self-explanatory".