How to Say ‘Of course.’ in Italian
Ci mancherebbe.
chee mahn-keh-REB-beh
[chee mahn-keh-REB-beh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: [Ci mancherebbe] is a very natural Italian way to say "of course" or "don't mention it" after thanks or an apology. It often sounds a bit more idiomatic and reassuring than a literal equivalent.
Phrase Breakdown
Ci
[chee]
there / of it
Part of the fixed expression 'Ci mancherebbe,' which politely means 'of course' or 'don't mention it.'
Ci mancherebbe, è un piacere aiutarti.
Of course, it's a pleasure to help you.
mancherebbe
[mahn-keh-REB-beh]
would be missing
Literal verb form in a fixed polite expression; together it means 'not at all' or 'don't mention it.'
Ci mancherebbe, facciamo il drop-off dove preferisci.
Not at all, we'll do the drop-off where you prefer.
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