Common Italian Phrases

Whether you're wanting to talk to a local Italian or go for a trip to Italy, here are some common Italian phrases that you should learn. Italian is a beautiful language and the first step to learning it (as with an language) is the basics. The first group of phrases are the bare essentials.

• Salve - Hello
• Pronto - Hello! When you answer the phone or 'Sono pronto' - I'm ready
• Ciao! - Hi! or bye, bye! (Depending on when you say it obviously)
• Buon giorno! -Good morning!
• Buon pomeriggio - Good afternoon!
• Buona sera - Good evening!
• Buona notte - Good night (usually say this before going to bed)
• Come sta? - How are you?
• Ci sentiamo bene - We're feeling fine.
• Grazie - Thanks
• Mi dispiace - I'm sorry
• Mi scusi - excuse me

Here is a list of other common Italian introductions along with the English translation.

• Mi chiamo Michele - My name is Michael
• Piacere di conosceria - Pleased to meet you
• Questa e la mia moglie - This is my wife
• Questo e il mio marito - This is my husband
• Come si chiama? - What is your name?
• Di dov'e? - Where are you from?
• Dove lavora? - Where do you work?
• Che cosa studia? - What are you studying?
• Lei abita qui? - Do you live here?
• Siamo qui da una settimana - We've been here for a week

You see, to learn Italian isn't really difficult, and there are plenty of free resources around to help you. Starting to learn, pronounce and understand common Italian phrases is a good way to start, so that you'll be ready for you first Italian conversation.

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