How to Say ‘What the fuck are you doing?’ in Italian
Ma che cazzo fai?
mah keh KAHT-tsoh fye
[mah keh KAHT-tsoh fye]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses disbelief or frustration at someone's actions.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Common in situations of exasperation or confusion.
Phrase Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
But
A conjunction used to introduce a contrast.
Ma perché hai fatto così?
But why did you do that?
che
[keh]
What
Used to ask about something.
Ma che fai qui?
But what are you doing here?
cazzo
[KAHT-tsoh]
F***
Used for emphasis or annoyance.
Ma che cazzo succede?
But what the f*** is happening?
fai
[fye]
Are you doing
Question about someone's actions.
Che fai nella vita?
What do you do for a living?
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