Practice essential Italian phrases! Complete sentences for greetings, introductions, and everyday politeness.
Esercitati con le frasi essenziali in italiano! Completa le frasi per i saluti, le presentazioni e la cortesia di tutti i giorni.
Complete the sentence
Mastering the basics is your first step to speaking Italian. These common expressions will help you navigate simple interactions.
State of being: While English uses the verb "to be" for both identity ("I am Italian") and feelings/health ("How are you?"), Italian distinguishes between them. Use Essere (Io sono) for identity or origin, and Stare (Come stai?) for well-being.
Formal vs. Informal: "Come stai?" is informal (speaking to a friend). To be polite to a stranger, you would use "Come sta?".
| Italian Phrase | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mi chiamo... | My name is... (I call myself...) |
| Grazie mille | Thanks a lot |
| Scusa | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Non capisco | I don't understand |
| Piacere | Nice to meet you |
| Bagno | Bathroom |