How do you say "You're an idiot!" in Italian?

"You're an idiot!" in Italian is "Sei un coglione!". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘You're an idiot!’ in Italian

Q: What does "Sei un coglione!" mean in English?

"Sei un coglione!" means "You're an idiot!" in English. Usage tip: With a singular noun naming someone's type or role, Italian often uses [un]: [sei un coglione], [sei un idiota], [sei un genio]. English sometimes drops the article, but Italian usually keeps it.

Sei un coglione!

say oon koh-LYOH-neh

[say oon koh-LYOH-neh]

💬 Usage Tip: With a singular noun naming someone's type or role, Italian often uses [un]: [sei un coglione], [sei un idiota], [sei un genio]. English sometimes drops the article, but Italian usually keeps it.

Phrase Breakdown

Sei

[say]

You are

Used to describe a characteristic of someone.

Example

Sei davvero gentile.

You are really kind.

[oon]

Indefinite article.

Example

Sei un amico vero.

You are a true friend.

coglione

[koh-LYOH-neh]

Idiot

An offensive term for someone considered stupid.

Example

Lui è un vero coglione a volte.

He is a real idiot sometimes.

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