Test your knowledge of basic Italian vocabulary. Read the English word and choose the correct Italian translation from the options below.
Metti alla prova la tua conoscenza del vocabolario di base italiano. Leggi la parola inglese e scegli la traduzione corretta tra le opzioni sottostanti.
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Mastering basic Italian greetings, courtesy phrases, and introductory questions is your first step to connecting with locals. Use this reference guide to reinforce the vocabulary you just practiced in the game.
Formal vs. Informal: In Italy, it is very important to distinguish between formal (Lei) and informal (tu) speech. Use "Scusi" or "Come sta?" with strangers, elders, or in professional settings. Use "Scusa" or "Come stai?" with friends, family, or people your own age.
Greetings: "Ciao" is very informal and can be used for both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. "Salve" is an excellent neutral/formal alternative for 'hello'. "Buongiorno" (Good morning) is usually said until the early afternoon, followed by "Buonasera" (Good evening).
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| hello / hi / bye | ciao |
| hello (formal/neutral) | salve |
| good morning | buongiorno |
| good evening | buonasera |
| good night | buonanotte |
| goodbye (formal/neutral) | arrivederci |
| see you soon | a presto |
| see you tomorrow | a domani |
| thank you | grazie |
| you're welcome / please (come in) | prego |
| please | per favore |
| excuse me (informal) | scusa |
| excuse me (formal) | scusi |
| yes / no | sì / no |
| how are you? (informal) | come stai? |
| how are you? (formal) | come sta? |
| I'm fine | sto bene |
| and you? (informal / formal) | e tu? / e Lei? |
| what's your name? (informal) | come ti chiami? |
| what's your name? (formal) | come si chiama? |
| my name is... | mi chiamo... |
| nice to meet you (informal) | piacere di conoscerti |
| nice to meet you (formal) | piacere di conoscerLa |
| where are you from? (informal) | da dove vieni? |
| I'm from... | vengo da... |
| do you speak English? (informal) | parli inglese? |
| do you speak English? (formal) | parla inglese? |
| I don't understand | non capisco |
| can you repeat? (informal) | puoi ripetere? |
| can you repeat? (formal) | può ripetere? |
| well / good | bene |
| badly / bad | male |
| very / much / many | molto |
| little / few | poco |
| a little / a lot | un po' / tanto |
| everything / nothing / something | tutto / niente / qualcosa |
| maybe / perhaps | forse |
| now | adesso / ora |
| who is it? | chi è? |