How to Say ‘Bye / hello’ in Italian
Ciao
chow
[chow]
🇮🇹 In Italy: With neighbours, [ciao] is normal once the relationship feels friendly, but it can be a bit quick or informal too early. [Buongiorno] is the safer first default.
Phrase Breakdown
Ciao
[chow]
hi; bye
A very common informal greeting used both when meeting and leaving someone.
Con un vicino amichevole posso dire semplicemente: «Ciao».
With a friendly neighbor I can simply say: “Hi.”
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