How to Say ‘Here you go.’ in Italian
Ecco a lei.
EHK-koh ah lay
[EHK-koh ah lay]
🇮🇹 In Italy: a lei is polite and respectful, used with someone you're not on informal terms with. In everyday buying situations, staff may use it even with younger customers.
Phrase Breakdown
Ecco
[EHK-koh]
Here you go
Used when handing something to someone.
Ecco a lei il suo biscotto.
Here is your biscuit.
a
[ah]
to
Indicates direction towards someone or something.
Porto questo a lei.
I am bringing this to her.
lei
[lay]
her
Referring to a female person.
Ho dato il biscotto a lei.
I gave the biscuit to her.
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