How to Say ‘That's good.’ in Italian
Fai bene.
fye BEH-neh
[fye BEH-neh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: [Fai bene.] is supportive, not moralizing, in everyday family talk. It means something like "that's a good idea" or "good for you" rather than literally praising you for being "good."
Phrase Breakdown
Fai
[fye]
you do well / that's good
Second person singular of fare; used to say someone is doing the right thing.
Se fai sport ogni giorno, fai bene.
If you do sports every day, you are doing well.
bene
[BEH-neh]
well
An adverb meaning in a good way; it can also express approval.
Dormire otto ore fa bene e ti fa sentire bene.
Sleeping eight hours is good for you and makes you feel well.
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