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How to Say ‘Is that what you say?’ in Italian

Si dice così?

see dee-che koh-ZEE

[see dee-che koh-ZEE]

💬 Usage Tip: si dice means "one says", with no particular person behind it. Reuse it as Come si dice...? "How do you say...?" to ask for a word.

Phrase Breakdown

[see]

one (impersonal)

Impersonal 'si', meaning people in general.

Example

Qui si mangia bene.

One eats well here.

dice

[dee-che]

says

Third person singular form of the verb to say.

Example

Dice che arriverà presto.

He says he will arrive soon.

così

[koh-ZEE]

so / this way

"Così" can mean "so," "thus," or "this way," often showing result or manner.

Example

Così restiamo in contatto dopo l’incontro.

This way we stay in touch after the meeting.

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