How to Say ‘Turn left.’ in Italian
Giri a sinistra.
JEE-ree ah see-NEES-trah
[JEE-ree ah see-NEES-trah]
💬 Usage Tip: giri is the polite way to tell a stranger to turn. Between friends you'd hear gira a sinistra.
Phrase Breakdown
Giri
[JEE-ree]
turn
Polite/formal verb meaning 'turn' or 'you turn,' often used in directions.
Al prossimo incrocio, giri a sinistra.
At the next intersection, turn left.
a
[ah]
to
"A" is a simple preposition used in many fixed expressions and combinations.
Magari ci vediamo davanti a un caffè la prossima settimana.
Maybe we’ll meet over a coffee next week.
sinistra
[see-NEES-trah]
left
A noun or direction meaning left, useful when asking for or giving directions.
Giri a Sinistra dopo il semaforo.
Turn left after the traffic light.
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