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Basic Italian phrases
The phrases you will use most in Italian: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Italian | Meaning |
|---|---|
ciao | Hello |
ciao | Hi |
Buongiorno | Good morning |
Buon pomeriggio | Good afternoon |
Buonasera | Good evening |
Buona notte | Good night |
Arrivederci | Goodbye |
A dopo | See you later |
Ci vediamo domani | See you tomorrow |
Benvenuto | Welcome |
Piacere di conoscerti | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Italian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Come stai? | How are you? |
Sto bene, grazie | I am fine, thank you |
Come ti chiami? | What is your name? |
Mi chiamo Anna | My name is Anna |
Di dove sei? | Where are you from? |
Parli inglese? | Do you speak English? |
Non capisco | I do not understand |
Puoi ripeterlo? | Can you repeat that? |
Per favore, parla più lentamente | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Italian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Grazie | Thank you |
Grazie mille | Thank you very much |
Prego | You are welcome |
per favore | Please |
mi dispiace | Sorry |
Mi scusi | Excuse me |
sì | Yes |
no | No |
Travel
| Italian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Aiuto! | Help! |
Dov'è il bagno? | Where is the bathroom? |
Quanto costa questo? | How much is this? |
Il conto, per favore | The bill, please |
Vorrei un po' d'acqua | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Italian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Ti amo | I love you |
Congratulazioni | Congratulations |
Buon compleanno | Happy birthday |
Salute! | Cheers! |
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