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How to introduce yourself in Italian
The 10 phrases that carry you through every 'chi sei?', from a quick hi to a full origin story.
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The basics
- Ciao, mi chiamo Marco.: Hi, my name is Marco.
- Sono Marco, piacere.: I'm Marco, nice to meet you.
- Piacere di conoscerti. (informal) / Piacere di conoscerLa. (formal): Nice to meet you.
Where you're from and where you live
- Sono di Londra.: I'm from London (origin).
- Vengo dall'Inghilterra.: I come from England.
- Vivo a Roma da tre anni.: I've lived in Rome for three years.
- Sono qui per lavoro / studio / famiglia.: I'm here for work / study / family.
What you do and why you're learning Italian
- Faccio l'ingegnere / il medico / l'insegnante.: I work as an engineer / doctor / teacher.
- Sto imparando l'italiano.: I'm learning Italian.
- Scusa se parlo lentamente.: Sorry if I speak slowly.
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