Popular Italian phrases
Italian is the official language in Italy, Switzerland, Vatican City and San Marino, it is also widely spoken in Albania, Monaco, Malta, Croatia and Slovenia. It is spoken by around 85 million people in the world. So it is likely that you will encounter Italian in your life, why not prepare for it with some useful Italian phrases. Italy is a beautiful country with captivating history and breathtaking architecture, it’s citizens are known for their hospitality and will welcome you like their own – all the more reasons to get to know a few phrases in their language.
Check out our list of common Italian phrases everyone should know. They include greetings and phrases used in common, everyday conversations as well as other useful words.
Hi – Ciao
Welcome – Benvenuto/a
Good morning – Buongiorno
Good evening – Buona sera
Good night – Buona note
Good bye – Arrivederci
See you later – A dopo
How are you? – Come stai?
Fine, thanks – Bene, grazie
So-so – Così e così
Thank you – Grazie
You’re welcome – Prego
I missed you so much – Mi sei mancato molto
Please – Per favore
Yes – Si
No – No
Excuse me – Mi scusi
I’m sorry – Mi dispiace
I don’t understand – Non capisco
Do you speak English – Parla inglese?
I don’t speak Italian – Non parlo italiano
I don’t know – Non lo so
What’s your name? – Come si chiama?
My name is … – Mi chiamo …
Nice to meet you – È un piacere conoscerti
I’m lost – Mi sono perso/a
Can you help me? – Potresti aiutarmi?
Come with me – Venga con me
I love you – Ti amo
Hurry up – Sbrigati
Don’t worry – Non ti preoccupare
Have a nice day – Buona giornata
Cheers – Salute/ Cin cin
Bon apetit – Buon appetitio
Bon voyage – Buon viaggio
Check out popular phrases in other languages: Spanish, French and German.
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