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How to Say ‘Maybe we'll run into each other’ in Italian

Magari ci becchiamo

mah-GAH-ree chee bek-KYAH-moh

[mah-GAH-ree chee bek-KYAH-moh]

💬 Usage Tip: magari means "maybe" here, but on its own it's an enthusiastic "I wish!" or "if only!"

🇮🇹 In Italy: ci becchiamo is slangy and relaxed. It leaves the door open with zero pressure, which makes it a smooth way to part after flirting.

Phrase Breakdown

Magari

[mah-GAH-ree]

maybe

Often used to soften a request or suggestion politely, like maybe or perhaps.

Example

Magari vicino a una stufa, se avete posto.

Maybe near a heater, if you have space.

[chee]

each other

Reciprocal pronoun meaning 'one another' for 'we'.

Example

Ci vediamo domani.

We'll see each other tomorrow.

becchiamo

[bek-KYAH-moh]

we bump into

Slang from 'beccare': to catch or run into someone.

Example

Ci becchiamo stasera?

Shall we meet up tonight?

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