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How do you say "i lost my way" in Italian?

Mi sono perso

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "i lost my way" is Mi sono perso.

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Pronunciation

Mi sono perso is mee SOH-noh PEHR-soh, stress on the first syllable of perso, essentially the same as 'I am lost'.

Grammar notes

Mi sono perso is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

i lost my way

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How to remember Mi sono perso

This uses the same perso root as 'i-am-lost', just phrased slightly differently with mi in front.

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Questions about Mi sono perso

How do you pronounce Mi sono perso?

Mi sono perso is mee SOH-noh PEHR-soh, stress on the first syllable of perso, essentially the same as 'I am lost'.

Is Mi sono perso formal or casual?

Mi sono perso is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Mi sono perso used in Italian?

Mi sono perso is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i lost my way).

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