Slang terms are an important component of Italian conversation. Colloquial Italian is full of odd sayings and idioms that are useful in a variety of situations. You’ll want to read up a bit on your knowledge of Italian slang terminology and its meanings whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Italian speaker with 4 Common Italian Colloquial Expressions.
1. Per esprimere dispiacere → to express displeasure
MANNAGGIA/ACCIDENTI
These words are used to express irritation and it is used in colloquial conversations.
Mannaggia a tutti quelli che buttano i rifiuti in terra!
Accidenti a tutti quelli che buttano i firiuti per terra!
🇬🇧 Damn all those who throw garbage on the ground!
it is possible to add to the word “Mannaggia“, the word “la miseria” to give greater emphasis to the exclamation.
Mannaggia la miseria! ➡ to express more irritation.
Another expression with mannaggia is:
Mannaggia a te!
to express anger and irritation towards someone. ⚠️ BE CAREFUL, it is quite offensive!
Mannaggia a te! Guarda che pasticcio hai combinato! (Damn you! Look what a mess you’ve made!)
2. Per esprimere che sono stanco, annoiato o stufo → To express that I’m tired, bored and fed up
UFFA
Expression of annoyance and boredom: “Uffa” is a great way of expressing that you are annoyed by something and that you are taking your frustration out of your chest by yelling “uffa.”
Uffa! Non riesco mai a trovare un parcheggio!
🇬🇧 What a bore!! I can never find a parking space!
3. Quando si cerca qualcosa che non si trova → When you search for something you do not find
HAI VISTO PER CASO…? – MA DOV’È / DOVE SONO…? – NON LO TROVO… – MA DOVE L’HO MESSO?
Hai visto per caso le mie chiavi! Ma dove sono? Non le trovo, ma dove l’ho messe?
4 – Quando si vede o si ritrova qualcosa → When you see or find something
ECCO – ECCOLO – ECCOLA – ECCOLI – ECCOLE!
Eccole qui le mie chiavi! finalmente le ho trovate!
Learn more:
How to use Common Italian Interjections / Exclamations
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