Greetings in Italian

These are common Italian greetings and polite expressions you can use in everyday conversations.

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Glossary · Italian

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ciao[chow]
hello
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arrivederci[ah-ree-veh-der-chee]
goodbye
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per favore[per fah-voh-reh]
please
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grazie[grah-tsyeh]
thank you
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mi dispiace[mee dee-spyah-cheh]
sorry
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sì[see]
yes
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no[noh]
no
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scusi[skoo-zee]
excuse me
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buongiorno[bwohn-jor-noh]
good morning
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buonanotte[bwoh-nah-not-teh]
good night

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Example sentences

Ciao, come stai?
Hello, how are you?
Grazie per il tuo aiuto.
Thank you for your help.
Per favore, puoi aiutarmi?
Please, can you help me?
Mi dispiace, non capisco.
Sorry, I don't understand.
Buongiorno! Come va?
Good morning! How's it going?
Arrivederci, a presto!
Goodbye, see you soon!