Italian for English speakers School · Lesson 0

Greeting someone

First-meeting Italian — Buongiorno, sono Pishi (Good morning, I'm Pishi) — and Piacere! (Pleased to meet you!).

Conversation

  1. Pishi Pishi

    Buongiorno, io sono Pishi

    Good morning, I am Pishi

    Tip: <Buongiorno> is a typical way of saying "good morning". It's not too formal or too casual, so it can be used in many situations

  2. Lindo Lindo

    Piacere di conoscerti

    Nice to meet you

  3. Pishi Pishi

    Piacere mio

    My pleasure

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you introduce yourself in Italian?

Sono + name or Mi chiamo + name. Sono Maria = 'I'm Maria'. Mi chiamo Maria = 'I'm called Maria'.

What does Piacere mean?

'Pleasure' — short for Piacere di conoscerti (= 'pleased to meet you'). Common after introductions. Response: Il piacere è mio.

Ciao vs Buongiorno for first meetings?

Ciao is too casual for first meetings with adults. Buongiorno is universal/polite. Choose Salve (universal, slightly formal) for unsure.

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