How to Say ‘In the meantime, sit here.’ in Italian
Intanto siediti qui.
een-TAHN-toh SYEH-dee-tee KWEE
[een-TAHN-toh SYEH-dee-tee KWEE]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is fairly forward in a bar setting, since you're inviting the person into your space and directing the moment. It can feel confident and flirty if the chemistry is already there.
Phrase Breakdown
Intanto
[een-TAHN-toh]
in the meantime
Used to mean for now or meanwhile, often to suggest a first step before something else happens.
Intanto ordino da bere, tu scegli il tavolo.
In the meantime I’ll order drinks, you choose the table.
Siediti qui
SYEH-dee-tee KWEE
Sit here
An invitation or command telling someone to take a seat in this place.
Siediti qui accanto a me.
Sit here next to me.
Words in this phrase
siediti
[SYEH-dee-tee]
sit down
Informal command to one person meaning sit down, often used in a relaxed social setting.
Intanto siediti e smetti di farmi aspettare.
For now sit down and stop making me wait.
qui
[KWEE]
here
Indicates this place, especially when pointing to a seat nearby.
Sei più al sicuro qui vicino a me.
You’re safer here close to me.
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