Feelings in Italian
The most common Italian phrases for feelings are “Sono felice.” (I'm happy.), “Che bello!” (That's great!), “Non preoccuparti.” (Don't worry.), “Mi manchi.” (I miss you.) and “Ora mi sento meglio.” (I feel better now.). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.
How you feel
Happy, tired, nervous, lonely: say it in one short sentence.
- #271 Sono felice. I'm happy.
- #272 Sono triste. I'm sad.
- #273 Sono stanco. I'm tired.
- #274 Mi annoio. I'm bored.
- #275 Sono emozionato. I'm excited.
- #276 Sono nervoso. I'm nervous.
- #277 Sono arrabbiato. I'm angry.
- #278 Sono preoccupato. I'm worried.
- #279 Ho paura. I'm scared.
- #280 Sono sorpreso. I'm surprised.
- #281 Sono rilassato. I'm relaxed.
- #282 Sono stressato. I'm stressed.
- #298 Mi vergogno. I'm embarrassed.
- #299 Mi sento solo. I feel lonely.
Reacting to news
What you say when you hear something good, bad or funny.
- #285 Che bello! That's great!
- #286 È terribile. That's terrible.
- #288 Sono deluso. I'm disappointed.
- #292 Questo mi fa ridere. This makes me laugh.
- #297 È divertente. That's funny.
Comforting someone
Words for a friend who needs them.
- #284 Non preoccuparti. Don't worry.
- #287 Sono così orgoglioso di te. I'm so proud of you.
- #296 Su su! Cheer up!
- #300 Andrà tutto bene. Everything will be fine.
Love and likes
Tell someone you miss them, love them, or like the song.
- #289 Mi manchi. I miss you.
- #290 Ti amo. I love you.
- #291 Mi piace questa canzone. I like this song.
Feeling unwell
Say you are not well, and that you need to rest.
- #283 Ora mi sento meglio. I feel better now.
- #293 Non mi sento bene. I'm not feeling well.
- #294 Mi fa male la testa. My head hurts.
- #295 Ho bisogno di riposare. I need to rest.
Know them. Then say them without freezing.
333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.
Questions about Italian phrases for feelings
What are the most common Italian phrases for feelings?
The most common Italian phrases for feelings are “Sono felice.” (I'm happy.), “Che bello!” (That's great!), “Non preoccuparti.” (Don't worry.), “Mi manchi.” (I miss you.) and “Ora mi sento meglio.” (I feel better now.). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.
How do I learn to say these Italian phrases?
Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.
Are these Italian phrases free?
Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.