How do you say "You are" in Italian?

"You are" in Italian is "Sei". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘You are’ in Italian

Q: What does "Sei" mean in English?

"Sei" means "You are" in English. Usage tip: [Sei] is "you are" for one person you address as [tu]. With someone you're flirting with, Italian usually moves to [tu] quickly, so forms like [sei], [hai], and [vuoi] come up a lot.

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💬 Usage Tip: [Sei] is "you are" for one person you address as [tu]. With someone you're flirting with, Italian usually moves to [tu] quickly, so forms like [sei], [hai], and [vuoi] come up a lot.

Phrase Breakdown

Sei

[say]

You are

Second-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe someone directly.

Example

Sei davvero simpatico, continuiamo a parlare più in là?

You are really nice; shall we keep talking over there?

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