How to Say ‘I need help’ in Italian
Ho bisogno di aiuto
oh bee-zoh-nyoh dee ah-yoo-toh
[oh bee-zoh-nyoh dee ah-yoo-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: Directly translates to 'I have need of help'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Useful in emergency situations; Italians value community support.
Phrase Breakdown
Ho
[oh]
I need help
Expression to request help.
Hai bisogno di aiuto per portare qualcosa? Di' 'Ho bisogno di aiuto'.
Need help carrying something? Say 'I need help'.
bisogno
[bee-zoh-nyoh]
Need
Expressing necessity.
Quando hai necessità, dici 'bisogno'.
When you have a necessity, you say 'need'.
di
[dee]
of
Indicating a need for something.
Ho bisogno di aiuto.
I need help.
aiuto
[ah-yoo-toh]
Help
Assistance or aid.
Chiedi aiuto quando necessario.
Ask for help when necessary.
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