How to Say ‘Hurts’ in Italian
Fa male
fah MAH-leh
[fah MAH-leh]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple way to express pain.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians tend to be expressive about their discomforts.
Phrase Breakdown
Fa
[fah]
It hurts
Indicates pain or discomfort.
"Fa male" quando tocco la gengiva dopo l'estrazione.
"It hurts" when I touch the gum after extraction.
male
[MAH-leh]
Bad
Something harmful or unpleasant.
È "male" sentire dolore durante la recupero.
"Bad" to feel pain during recovery.
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