Asking for Help in Italian

The most common Italian phrases for asking for help are “Sì.” (Yes.), “Capisco.” (I understand.), “È corretto?” (Is this correct?), “Puoi aiutarmi?” (Can you help me?) and “Chiama la polizia.” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 Sì. Yes.
  2. #67 No. No.
  3. #68 Forse. Maybe.
  4. #69 Non lo so. I don't know.
  5. #83 Certo. Of course.
  6. #84 Neanche per sogno. No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 Capisco. I understand.
  2. #71 Non capisco. I don't understand.
  3. #73 Puoi ripetere? Can you repeat?
  4. #74 Parla più lentamente, per favore. Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 Come si dice questo in inglese? How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 Cosa significa questo? What does this mean?
  7. #77 Puoi scriverlo? Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 È corretto? Is this correct?
  2. #79 Esatto. That's right.
  3. #80 È sbagliato. That's wrong.
  4. #81 Sono d'accordo. I agree.
  5. #82 Non sono d'accordo. I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 Puoi aiutarmi? Can you help me?
  2. #85 Ho bisogno di aiuto. I need help.
  3. #86 Dov'è il bagno? Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 Chiama la polizia. Call the police.
  2. #88 Chiama un'ambulanza. Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 Ho perso il passaporto. I lost my passport.
  4. #90 Mi sento male. I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about Italian phrases for asking for help

What are the most common Italian phrases for asking for help?

The most common Italian phrases for asking for help are “Sì.” (Yes.), “Capisco.” (I understand.), “È corretto?” (Is this correct?), “Puoi aiutarmi?” (Can you help me?) and “Chiama la polizia.” (Call the police.). All 25 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.

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