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The 50 most common Italian words, in 24 phrases

24 everyday Italian phrases with English meanings. Underlined words are among the 50 most common.

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Grazie per tutto quello che hai fatto.
Thanks for everything you've done.
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Non so se è una buona idea.
I'm not sure it's a good idea.
Cosa posso fare per te?
What can I do for you?
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Sono qui da due anni.
I've been here for two years.
Come si dice in italiano?
How do you say it in Italian?
Sto bene, grazie, e tu?
I'm fine, thanks, and you?
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Ho fatto un errore.
I made a mistake.
Questo è per me?
Is this for me?
Ha bisogno di qualcosa?
Do you need anything?
Formal: uses Lei, for a stranger or staff.
Dov'è il mio telefono?
Where's my phone?
Non è la fine del mondo.
It's not the end of the world.
Vado al lavoro a piedi.
I walk to work.
Non sei solo.
You're not alone.
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Ci sono anch'io.
Count me in too.
È la sorella della mia amica.
She's my friend's sister.
Lo sai che ti voglio bene.
You know I love you.
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Dove sono le chiavi?
Where are the keys?
Dove sono i bambini?
Where are the kids?
No, non è così.
No, it's not like that.
Com'era la festa?
How was the party?
Mi hai fatto paura!
You scared me!
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Non voglio essere in ritardo.
I don't want to be late.
Vieni con me?
Are you coming with me?
Informal: uses tu, for a friend or someone your age.
Ma dai!
No way!

Together the 24 phrases use all 50, counted as written forms, from our Italian Speaking list. See the 1,000 most common Italian words.

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These phrases were drafted with AI and checked by a second AI review, not by a native speaker.