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Knowing formal Italian is important for professional purposes and many other everyday situations a language learner can find himself or herself in. However, if you want to be well-versed and sound natural, you will need to work on your Italian slang.<\/span><\/p>\n

This informal kind of language is very popular in speech among people of all ages. Today, we are going to learn some colloquial words and expressions that will make your next trip to Italy much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Italian<\/p>\n

Italian Slang Expressions<\/b><\/h2>\n

I remember my first visit to Italy to try out my language skills. I quickly realized that I spoke well but very formally. This did not bother people I had conversations with but they sounded distinctly different to me. As much as most of the time I got the main idea of what they were trying to say, I struggled with details. What I noticed is that Italians use a lot of small utterances, which are full of meaning. On the top of that, there were just many words I had never heard.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Italian<\/p>\n

Here is a list of popular Italian slang expressions and phrases to help you avoid such a situation:<\/span><\/p>\n

Dai!<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cDai\u201d is a second person singular of the verb \u201cdare\u201d, which means \u201cto give\u201d. The exclamatory use of the verb has nothing to do with its normal meaning and it translates as \u201ccome on\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ho lasciato la mia borsa a casa! (I left my bag at home!)<\/span>
\nMa no, dai! (Oh no, come on!)<\/span>
\nIt can also mean \u201cstop\u201d or \u201clet it go\u201d:<\/span>
\nPerch\u00e9 non vuoi uscire con me? (Why don\u2019t you want to go out with me?)<\/span>
\nDai! (Let it go!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Boh!<\/b><\/h3>\n

This exclamation is very popular. It means \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d and suggests you also do not care about knowing. Of course, you could just say \u201cNon lo so\u201d but a confidently used \u201cBoh!\u201d will convince people around you that you speak the language like a real Italian. Similar expressions worth remembering are \u201cChi lo sa?\u201d (\u201cWho knows?\u201d) and less polite \u201cChi se ne frega?\u201d (\u201cWho cares?\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n

Perch\u00e9 l\u2019ha fatto? (Why did he do it?)<\/span>
\nBoh! (I don\u2019t know!)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Italian<\/p>\n

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Figurati<\/b><\/h3>\n

Another often used Italian phrase is \u201cfigurati\u201d. It is an Italian equivalent of \u201cDon\u2019t worry\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s nothing\u201d. You can use it either when someone thanks you for something or apologizes for doing something, like in the following examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

Grazie per esser venuto! (Thank you for coming!)<\/span>
\nFigurati! (It\u2019s nothing!)<\/span>
\nL\u2019ho rovinato. Mi dispiace tantissimo! (I\u2019ve destroyed it. I\u2019m so sorry!)<\/span>
\nFigurati! (Don\u2019t worry!)<\/span>
\n\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Meno male<\/b><\/h3>\n

The expression \u201cmeno male\u201d is a funny one. It literally means \u201cless bad\u201d but you should not use it to say \u201cworse\u201d. If this is the word you are looking for, say \u201cpeggio\u201d or \u201cpeggiore\u201d, depending on the context. \u201cMeno male\u201d surprisingly means \u201cThank goodness!\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

La mia gamba non \u00e8 rotta. (My leg isn\u2019t broken.)<\/span>
\nMeno male. (Thank goodness!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fa schifo!<\/b><\/h3>\n

You do not have to be unnecessarily vulgar to express negative emotions with Italian slang. The expression \u201cFa schifo!\u201d means \u201cIt sucks!\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s disgusting!\u201d. You can also say \u201cChe schifo!\u201d (How disgusting!) or \u201cMi fa schifo\u2026\u201d (It makes me sick\u2026). All these expressions are widely used in informal conversations and even on TV.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hai visto il nuovo film di Lucelli? (Have you seen the new film by Lucelli?)<\/span>
\nS\u00ec, fa schifo! (Yes, it sucks!)<\/span>
\nHo trovato un panino vecchio nella mia borsa. (I\u2019ve found an old sandwich in my bag.)<\/span>
\nChe schifo! (How gross!)<\/span>
\nLa violenza mi fa schifo. (Violence makes me sick.)<\/span>
\nAnche a me! (Me too!)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Italian<\/p>\n

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Magari<\/b><\/h3>\n

You probably know the expression \u201cmagari\u201d as \u201cmaybe\u201d. That is all very well\u2026 but it can also be used as an idiom expressing a strong desire or hope, in the sense of \u201cif only\u201d. With men of few words sometimes it is not clear from the context which magari they mean. If that is the case and you are cool as a cucumber and do not want to ask for a clarification, try to pick up the meaning from the tone of voice and other non-verbal cues. Practice makes perfect!<\/span><\/p>\n

Credo che vinca! (I believe he\u2019ll win!)<\/span>
\nMagari. (If only.)<\/span>
\nPossiamo andare al cinema domani? (Can we go to the cinema tomorrow?)<\/span>
\nVediamo, magari. (We\u2019ll see, maybe.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Basta<\/b><\/h3>\n

You may have heard this word in Italian movies. \u201cBasta\u201d simply means \u201cStop!\u201d or \u201cEnough!\u201d. Curiously, Polish borrowed it from Italian and uses it in exactly the same way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Puoi al meno asseggiare? (Can you at least try it?)<\/span>
\nNo! Basta! (No! That\u2019s enough!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Other useful expressions with \u201cbasta\u201d that can come in handy are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Basta la parola \u2013 Just say the word (literally: the word is enough)<\/span>
\nMi aiuteresti? (Would you help me?)<\/span>
\nBasta la parola. (Just say the word.)<\/span>
\nBasta poco \u2013 You don\u2019t need much\/ It doesn\u2019t take much.<\/span>
\nBasta il pensiero. \u2013 It\u2019s the thought that counts.<\/span>
\nBasta crederci. \u2013 If you believe, anything is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Italian<\/p>\n

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Che figata!<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cChe figata!\u201d is an exclamation expressing appreciation for something. It translates as \u201cIt\u2019s cool!\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s awesome\u201d. It is very colloquial but also extremely popular.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vado in vacanza in America. (I\u2019m going on holiday to the States.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Che figata! (That\u2019s awesome!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ti va?<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cTi va?\u201d is quite a useful way of saying \u201cDoes it suit you?\u201d or \u201cDoes this sound okay?\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ci vediamo alle 6, ti va (bene)? (We\u2019re meeting at 6, is that okay?)<\/span>
\nPerfetto! (Perfect!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ci sto!<\/b><\/h3>\n

By saying \u201cci sto!\u201d you can express your agreement and enthusiasm. It is an Italian slang expression meaning \u201cI\u2019m down!\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m in!\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andiamo a prendere una birra? (Do you want to grab a beer?)<\/span>
\nCi sto! (I\u2019m in!\/I\u2019m down!)<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also ask for someone else\u2019s interest by using \u201cci stai?\u201d.
\nOrganizzo una festa domani, ci stai? (I\u2019m organizing a party tomorrow, are you in?)<\/span>
\nCerto! (Sure!)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Italian<\/p>\n

There are countless colloquial and slang expressions in Italian. It is impossible to cover them all but the ones I have listed here certainly be useful. The biggest challenge with slang is remembering to use it only in appropriate situations. In other words, you will not impress your boss with it! Another problem is that Italian slang keeps changing and evolving. To make sure you are not using outdated expressions, it is good to watch Italian movies<\/a>, listen to podcasts and, if you can, visit Italy regularly.<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn Italian Faster Using LingQ<\/h2>\n

Immersing yourself in Italian doesn\u2019t require you to travel abroad or sign up for an expensive language program.<\/p>\n

However, it can be a bit tiresome to find interesting content, go back and forth between sites, use different dictionaries to look up words, and so on.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why there\u2019s LingQ. A language app that helps you discover and learn Italian<\/a> from content you love.<\/p>\n

You can import videos, podcasts, and much more and turn them into interactive lessons.<\/p>\n

Keep all your favorite Italian content stored in one place, easily look up new words, save vocabulary, and review. Check out our guide to importing<\/a> content into LingQ for more information.<\/p>\n

LingQ is available for desktop as well as Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>. Gain access to thousands of hours of audio and transcripts and begin your journey to fluency today.<\/p>\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Magdalena Osiejewicz-Cooper has lived in Bologna and Palermo. Apart from Italian she speaks fluent Polish and French. She is currently self-studying Spanish.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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