You do not know how to thank the Italian? Then this article is just for you.

Most tourists in Italy always thank the same way, the word "grace", in Italian it is written grazie. For example, it sounds like this: grazie per l'aiuto(thanks for the help). But in fact, there are quite a few variations of the word "thank you" that will not be difficult to learn. Thus, you will not only replenish your vocabulary, but also pleasantly surprise the Italians with your well-read and knowledge of the culture of their country.

There are two types of gratitude:

Formal

Formal - used to communicate with officials, as well as with strangers.

• Non so come ringraziarla– I don’t know how to thank you;
• Grazie infinite per la Sua- Thank you for treating me with kindness;
• Grazie di Cuore- I thank you from the bottom of my heart;
• Sono molto grata- I am grateful to you;
• Esprimo la mia più sincera gratitudine- I express my sincere gratitude to you;
• grace per (…)- thank you for …
• Io ti sono molto grato- I am very grateful to you;
• Vi prego di accettare il mio sincero apprezzamento— accept my sincere gratitude;

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informal

Informal - suitable for chatting with friends.

• Grazie mille - thank you very much(literally translated "a thousand thanks");
• Ringraziare- thank you;
• Moltograto- very grateful;
• Grazie di tutto- thank you for everything;
• Infinitamente grato- forever grateful;
• Non riesco a trovare le parole per esprimere la mia gratitudine I can't find words to express my gratitude;
• Grazie tante- very grateful;

The last expression can be used not only to express gratitude, but also to give speech a more sarcastic and caustic tone.

AT Italian there is another sentence: "No grace". It translates as "no, but thanks" and is used to politely refuse something.

Reply to thank you in Italian

You can respond to gratitude like this:

• Semper per favor- you're welcome;
• Contattare- contact;
• Non ci sono problemi- no problem;
• non che- for nothing;

Italians are very sociable and cheerful people. But, nevertheless, they are very scrupulous about the rules of communication.

Communication rules

In order to impress and win the sympathy of an Italian, you need to know and follow three rules:

1. Don't take your eyes off the other person.
2. Address strangers with "You" (Lei).
3. Do not forget to add per favore (please) to each request, and thank you generously for each service rendered.

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She felt like Ellochka the cannibal. I know a lot of words, but I confidently operate well if a dozen. It can be worse only if you don’t know the language of the country you came to at all. I had to make myself a list of irreplaceable phrases and expressions. At first, even without being able to put words into sentences, I learned how to masterfully use this list, conducting a dialogue practically with the help of only these phrases. And if you come on vacation and want to be treated as “their own” and served at “internal”, non-tourist prices, then this set is an absolute must have!

Phrases needed when meeting and getting to know each other

C iao/Salve/Buongiorno- Hello / Hello / Good afternoon

Come sta? (Come on a hundred?) - How are you doing?

Bene! (Bene) - Good! Tutto bene! (Tutto bene) - Very good!

sono… (Sono...) - I am ... and then a plethora of options. With this wonderful verb you can describe your whole lifeJ)

Sono Elena, sono russa, sono giornalista, sono felice... - I'm Elena, I'm Russian, a journalist, I'm happy ...

Piacere (Piachere) - Nice to meet you!

There will still be misunderstandings, and then use the following phrases

cosa? (Goat?) - What? or Scusami, cosa?(FROM body, goat?) - Sorry, that?

Non capisco, mi dispiace(H he capisco, mi dispiache). - Sorry, I do not understand.

Come si chiama? (Kome shi kyama?) - How does is called?

And most importantly, add everywhere: Per favor!- Please! And all will be well.

Flirting:

Same question: Come si chiama?- translates as follows: "What is your name?". Change si on the ti: Come ti chiami?- will be informal.

Ti va di…?- Wouldn't you like to...?

For example: Ti va di andare al bar? (Ti wa di andare al bar?) Would you like to go to a bar? or ( Ti va di andare a fare un jiro?) Would you like to go for a walk?

Volentieri! (Volentieri!) - With pleasure!

Phrases indispensable in the market / in the store

Vorrei questo (formaggio/ mele/ pesche/ just point with a finger) - Worray questo (formaggio / mele / foot) - I would like this one (cheese / apples / fish)

Cosi va bene (Kozi va bene) - So just right (when you put exactly as much as you need)

Un'po di piu(U n by di pew)- a little more

Un'po di meno (Un po di meno)- a little smaller

Basta così (Basta goat)- That's enough. Stop (when you need to stop the shopping extravaganza)

Vorrei vedere questo, per favore (Worrey vedere questo, per favore)– I want to see it, please (dress in the store, etc.)

Quanto costa? (Quanto Costa?) - What is the price?

Dimmy! or Mi dica! (Dimmy! or Mi wild!) - Tell me! - and this is what they usually say to you. The bartender at the counter, the seller behind the counter - as a rule, they begin their appeal to you with these words.

If you went to a restaurant

Italians. In the morning (from 7-8 to 10 am) - coffee and croissant. Only at this time of the day, real Italians drink cappuccino, then - only un cafe (regular espresso). If you order a cappuccino after 11 am, you are a foreigner :). We order colazione (colacione) breakfast like this:

Un caffe e una pasta– One coffee (espresso) and a bun (pasta is a unifying name for different types baking, in the form you need, you usually just poke your finger)

Un cappuccino e un cornetto (root́ tto), per favor – Cappuccino and croissant, please.

pranzo (pranzo) Lunch

It starts at 12 and lasts somewhere until 14.30-15. At this time, in cafes you can have a bite to eat panini with mozzarella, prosciutto and tomatoes, a slice of takeaway pizza, or choose dishes from the lunch menu presented in the window. There you will find cold cuts, pickled olives, artichokes, a couple of types of pasta, vegetables and all the same panini.

In tourist places, you can often see an ad on the doors of a cafe: menu fisso-fixed menu An analogue of our business lunch. You can choose some pasta or lasagna for the first, meat or fish plus a drink for the second. The cost of such a menu is usually 10-12 euros.

Apperitivo— Aperitif

It's what keeps Italians going from early lunch to late dinner. An aperitif is served from 17, sometimes from 18-19. At this time, ordering an alcoholic drink at the bar, you get access to the salad bar: mini pizzas, vegetable cuts, a couple of types of pasta, pickled vegetables, nuts, chips and etc. In some generous bars, paying 6-7 euros for your cocktail, you can have a hearty dinnerJ) So take note.

cena (Chena) Dinner

Restaurants usually fill up at 20:00 (in tourist places they open earlier - at 19:00). What phrases might be needed here:

Un tavolo per due/ tre/ quattro (un tavolo per duet/ tre/ quattro) - a table for two / three / four.

The waiter usually escorts you to the desired table, but if there are a lot of empty seats, then you can choose. in Italy menu- this is something fixed (see the menu of the day above), a full-fledged menu in our understanding is la carte.

Well, ordering food is easy to deal with. The only thing I recommend is to try the dish of the day or a traditional dish. Use the phrase:

Avete dei piatti del giorno/specialità? (Avete dei piatti del giorno / specialita?) – Do you have a dish of the day / something special?

About drinks:

Possiamo avere una bottiglia di aqua? (Possiamo avere una botilla di aqua?) - Can we have a bottle of water?

Vino di casa (Wine di casa) - Home wine.

And finally:

Il conto, per favor (Il conto, per favor) - The check, please.

Possiamo pagare separatamente? (Possiamo pagare separamente?) – Can we pay separately?

Can I? If I want to?

When you need to ask permission (enter, take something, sit down at a table you like, etc.): - Posso? (Posso?) - I can?

Although, when pushing through the crowd, it's better to say: Permesso! (Permesso!) - Allow me!

And when you need something, say: Ho bisogno di… (Oh buffalo di…) - I need ... (and then a finger / dictionary to help you)

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY MASTEREDCIAOAndQUANTO COSTA

For those for whom the phrases above are already a passed stage, I suggest replenishing your vocabulary with words that Italians use ten times a day.

Che casino!- What a mess! Crazy house!

When you once again get stuck in some kind of queue, get confused in some pointers, etc. …, please. You will be understood, supported and even, maybe, able to help.

Magari!- I would like to!

Great word for expressing hope. The Italians will repeat it at every turn. It doesn’t matter what it is about: about catching the train, or the weather being lucky, or the bread in the shop not being taken apart before you arrive.

Dipende da te– Depends on you. As you want.

An excellent expression that bounces the question back to the interlocutor, allowing him to make his own decision.

Another phrase indispensable in the dialogues: In che senso?- What do you mean? What?

For example: Marco e un ragazzo cattivo. – In che senso?

The Italian temperament can hardly cope with boring, routine activities, therefore, from an Italian doing such work, one constantly hears:

Che noia!(Ke noya!) - What a bore!

And if you have some important business ahead of you: an interview, an exam, an important meeting, they will definitely wish:

In bocca al lupo - Crepi il lupo!- Break a leg! - To hell!

This expression has an entertaining etymology: literally, they want you to feel as calm and reliable as little wolf cubs in the mouth of a caring she-wolf. Here is a reference to the story of Romulus and Remus being fed by a she-wolf.

And, finally, if you are tired of someone's obsessive courtship or just want to send everyone, then the Italians have a lot of expressions for this. Here are a couple of moderately abusive ones:

Vai a farti benedire! — To bless you! (literally) orWai a quel paese!- Yes, you go to that country (again literally speaking). But figuratively, these are the very feelings that you wanted to express.

(c) Elena Asanova

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Of course, it is important to know how to ask for directions and how to order food in a restaurant, but it is equally important to learn how to properly greet Italians. Agree, it is always nice when tourists from other countries greet you in your native language. It immediately gives the impression that they are interested in the culture of your country. So it is easier for a person to win over those around him. Today you will learn 10 useful phrases, which will help you politely greet the locals while traveling to the Apennine Peninsula.

• Salve! - Hi!

“Salve” is a very informal way to greet passers-by in Italy, not only on the street, but also in cafes and while shopping. By the way, this word can also be used as a farewell.

• Ciao! - Hi!

"Ciao" is the most common greeting in Italy. Usually used among friends, family or acquaintances.

You may also hear:

Ciao a tutti! - Hi all!

Ciao Ragazzi! - Hi guys!

When the conversation is over, you may hear someone say the repeated "Ciao" - "Ciao, ciao, ciao, ciao, ciao".

• Buongiorno! - Good morning Good afternoon!

Another polite expression that will come in handy is "Buongiorno". It is used in the morning or in the afternoon. It's an easy way to say hello to a friend or shop assistant. If you want to say goodbye, you can say “Buongiorno” again, or “Buona giornata!”, which means “ Have a good day!»

• Buonasera! - Good evening!

“Buonasera” (also often spelled “Buona sera”) is a great way to greet someone while walking around town. Usually this greeting is used from one in the afternoon, but it all depends on the region in which you are staying. To say goodbye, you can say “Buonasera” again, or “Buona serata!” - "Good evening!"

You may be wondering why we didn't give the example "Buon pomeriggio" - "Good afternoon" as a greeting. This is because it is rarely used in Italy. Of course, you can hear it in some areas, like Bologna, but "Buongiorno" is much more popular.

• Buonanotte! – Good night! / Good night!

“Buonanotte” is both a formal and informal way to say good night and sweet dreams to someone. This expression is very romantic, filled with tender emotions, so it is often used by parents, referring to children, and lovers.

Also, "Buonanotte" can be used to mean "Let's not talk about it again!" or “I don’t want to think about it anymore!”

Facciamo così e buonanotte! “Let’s do it and let’s not talk about it again!”

• Come sta? - How are you?

To ask how someone is doing, you can use “Come sta?” In response, you can hear:

Sto bene! - Excellent!

Bene, grazie, e lei? - Okay, thanks, and you?

Non c'è male. - Not bad.

Così così. - So-so.

An informal version of this expression is “Come stay?”

• Come va? - How are you?

Another way to ask how someone is doing. This expression is a little less formal than the previous one. In response, you may be told:

Va benissimo, grace. - Well thank you.

Molto bene, grace. - Very good thanks.

Fantasticamente! - Fabulous!

Tutto a posto! - Everything is fine!

“Come va?” is also an informal greeting used by people who know each other.

• Prego! - Welcome!

This expression is usually used to greet guests. Let's imagine that you came to a restaurant in Rome, and the administrator, pointing to a free table, will most likely say to you “Prego”, which in this case can also be translated as “come in” or “sit down”.

• Mi chiamo… - My name is…

If this is not just a random passerby, but a person with whom you would like to meet, start a conversation, then, of course, after the greeting, you should introduce yourself. Ask: “Come si chiama?” - "What is your name?". And then say your name: “Mi chiamo….”

• Piacere! - Nice to meet you!

After you and your interlocutor have learned each other's names, it will not be superfluous to say “Piacere”, which means “nice to meet you”. In response, you can hear “piacere mio” - “I am also pleased.”

They say that in order to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a country, you must speak its language. Thus, you will feel its culture and become a "resident" of this country, albeit not for long.

Knowing commonplace words increases the level of trust of the natives in you, it can help everywhere: in a restaurant, museum, hotel, even on the street!

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, the annual flow of tourists from all over the world is about 50 million people. Someone wants to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the famous Colosseum, someone wants to go shopping in the most fashionable city in Italy - Milan, and someone wants to be inspired by romantic Venice. However, all tourists have one thing in common: the desire to learn a few phrases in Italian, so as not to get lost in the crowd.

This is a country of incredibly friendly people, here they greet not only acquaintances, but also strangers. Consider the most common Italian greetings and goodbyes below.

Buon giorno

This translates to "hello" or "good afternoon", this expression can be used from the very morning until about 5 pm. In Italy there is no expression similar to Russian " good morning"(perhaps because the Italian aristocrats in the Middle Ages woke up late at lunchtime - there was no morning for them). [Buon Giorno] is a fairly official expression, this Italian word of greeting can be said to a stranger in an elevator, an administrator in a hotel, a waiter, passerby and older people.

Buona sera

Following Italian logic, "buona sera" is spoken from 5 pm until midnight. It is worth mentioning some subtleties of etiquette: when men meet, they shake hands; when only women or both men and women are present in the company - good acquaintances or friends - here the Italian greeting is also not limited to words. It is customary to kiss on both cheeks, always starting with the left. However, be careful, this is only a generally recognized convention: such "stormy greetings" do not mean at all that Italian men are lovers of gay people.

Let's move on to the translation from Italian of a greeting that has conquered the whole world, and which you have definitely already heard.

Ciao

Perhaps the most popular Italian greeting is “ciao” [ciao], which means both “hello” and “bye” at once, depending on the situation in which you say it. “Chao” can be said at any time of the night or day, most often to peers, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, relatives. In official situations and institutions or older people, you need to say either “buona sera” [buona sulfur] or “buon giorno” [buon giorno] and address you with “you”.

Buona notte

Italian, like many languages, is very diverse. In the evening, "buona sera" [buona sulfur] smoothly transitions to "buona notte" [buona notte] - "good night". As in Russian, this is said not only before going to bed, but also when meeting late in the evening.

Parting

There is nothing complicated here either. In an informal setting, we say "ciao", in an official setting - either "buona serata" [buona serata] during the day, or "buona giornata" [buona jornata] in the evening.

There is also the very common "arrivederci" with the Russian equivalent of "goodbye". If you plan to see the person again in the near future, it would be better to say "a presto" [and presto] - "see you soon". If you do not want to complicate your life, then you can only learn "arrivederci" - it is suitable for all cases.

Gratitude and more

It is very important to know how to say thank you in a foreign language. This is included in the lexical minimum that you need to master when traveling to a particular country. The Italian "thank you" is a very short and easy to remember word. "Grazie" [grace]. The answer can be either "prego"[prego] ("please" in the sense of "no way". Attention! Not to be confused with "per favor"[per favor] - "please" in interrogative sentence- "give me, please ..."), or "di niente" [di niente] - "for nothing".

Additionally

So, we have examined the most popular farewells and greetings in Italian with a translation into Russian. As a general development, we give you a few more phrases that can undoubtedly help you in your acquaintance with Italy.

• If you are confused or didn’t understand something when talking with an Italian citizen, then either “non capisco” [non capisco] - I don’t understand, or the long phrase “parli più lentamente, per favore” - Speak more slowly, please.
• If you understand that communication has reached a dead end, that you are ready to give up and switch to your "native" English, then say "parla inglese?" [parla inglese?] - do you speak english?
• If you want to thank someone for a service rendered, then you can add "You are very kind" to the usual "thank you" - "lei e molto gentile" [lei e molto gentile].
• If you need to ask anything from stranger on the street or apologize for the inconvenience, then use "sorry" - "Mi scusi" [Mi scusi] or just "scushi".
• If you are lost in time, walking through the streets of Venice, you can turn to a passerby with the question "Quanto tempo?" [cuAnto tempo?] - what time is it? or "Quale ora?" [kuAle Ora?] - what time is it?
• It doesn't take much effort to answer questions in one word: "Si" [Si] - Yes, "No" [But]- No.
• Learn the best excuse for all occasions: "Sono straniero" [sono straniero] - I am a foreigner, or "Siamo stranieri" [sYamo stranieri] - we are foreigners.

Etiquette

When referring to men and young people, you should say "Signor" (it does not matter if this signor is 8 or 68 years old). Women (mostly married) are politely addressed as "Signora", but for young girls and girls it is better to address "Signorina". And try not to get confused!

When entering and leaving the store, be sure to say hello and say goodbye, otherwise you will be taken for ignoramus. This is a sign of a good upbringing!

The Italians came up with a playful saying about themselves: "If an Italian ties his hands behind his back, he will not be able to speak." They are partly right - the inhabitants of the Apennine Peninsula are very expressive, pronounced gesticulation during a conversation is their feature. Do not be afraid if your interlocutor starts waving his arms and talking loudly, this is quite normal in Italy.

Since childhood, Italians have been creating a special style of communication, which is most clearly manifested in the look - this is a whole system of gestures, facial expressions, rounding and rolling eyes, intonations and postures, the vocation of which is to highlight the true or imaginary emotions of the one who "performs" this. Here it is important not only to express your thoughts to the interlocutor, but also to declare your importance and feel yourself in the spotlight. It is very important to make others understand your cheerfulness, confidence, lack of weaknesses and the ability to manage life. It may seem that most often this borders on impudence, but in the eyes of Italians this is absolutely not the case! If an Italian does not know something, this does not prevent him from talking about it as if he is an expert in this matter. If he finds himself in a traffic jam - he drives around it along the curb, if he sees his interlocutor for the first (and maybe even the first and last) time in his life - he will begin to look into his eyes as if he were to the best friend and hug your shoulders.

However, there is nothing surprising here - the Italians, who have lived for centuries with the reputation of such “machos” in the most beautiful country with a unique culture and history, really believe that all this pantomime and flair add soulfulness and imagery to the conversation.

The locals are interested and happy to help when they see foreigners trying to speak their language. Therefore, by learning even the simplest phrases, you will demonstrate respect for culture and language, as well as make your stay comfortable in a different environment.

To learn how to pronounce the following phrases correctly, as well as practice real dialogue with a native speaker or a professional Italian teacher, order and pass trial lesson on the ITALKI website.

Today we will learn how to maintain a simple conversation in Italian. If you already know these expressions, practice correct pronunciation through voice acting in the article.

I guarantee that you already know how to at least say hello and say goodbye in Italian. This is a word that you have heard more than once in films. Ciao! It also means hello! and Bye! Suitable if you greet friends and relatives.

If you greet strangers, in formal settings or other travel situations, say Buongiorno! - morning and afternoon, Buon pomeriggio! - afternoon, Buonasera! - in the evening.

In Italian, as in Russian, verbs are conjugated according to persons and numbers. As with us, appeals are divided into you and you.

If you are addressing you, then the question is How are you? will sound Come stay? In a formal setting: Come sta? Another version of the question: Come va?

Consider the type and number of people to whom you say Welcome! - Benvenuto! / Benvenuta! / Benvenuti! / Benvenute! (respectively: m.genus singular, female gender singular, m.genus plural, female gender, plural).

If all is well, say: Sto bene. /Bene, grace. So-so: Così così. Badly: Non bene. / Male. Ask in response how the interlocutor is doing. Etu? or E Lei?

Cosa c "è di nuovo? - What's new? Answer example: Non molto. - Nothing special.

To get the person's name, say: Come ti chiami? More polite option: Come si chiama? The answer will be: Mi chiamo... - My name is...

Tell me how nice it is to meet you: Piacere!

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To find out where the interlocutor came from, ask a question Di dove sei? - in an informal setting or Didov "è? - in official communication. Answer to the question: sono di...

To say goodbye in Italian, say Arrivederci! or have a nice day! Buona giornata! See you later! - Dopo! Bye! - addio! Till tomorrow! - A domain!

To apologize if necessary, say Mi scusi! or Mi dispiace!

Thanks a lot! - Grazie mille!

Please (in response to thanks).- Prego.

Please (please) - Per favor.

Appeals to people: Signor - to a man; Signora - to a woman; Signorina - to a young girl.

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