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How to Say ‘Let's use 'tu' with each other.’ in Italian

Diamoci del tu.

DYAH-moh-chee dehl too

[DYAH-moh-chee dehl too]

💬 Usage Tip: darsi del tu means to address each other with tu. The formal counterpart is dare del Lei.

🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italian offices, the senior or older person usually makes this offer. Accepting is normal; switching on your own first can feel too familiar.

Phrase Breakdown

Diamoci

[DYAH-moh-chee]

let's give each other

From 'dare' (to give) + 'ci' (each other); 'diamoci del tu' means let's use the informal 'you'.

Example

Diamoci una mano con il progetto.

Let's give each other a hand with the project.

del

[dehl]

the (in 'dare del tu')

Part of the fixed phrase 'dare del tu', to use the informal 'tu'.

Example

Possiamo darci del tu?

Can we use 'tu' with each other?

[too]

you

Informal singular pronoun used when speaking directly to one person.

Example

E tu, in che settore lavori?

And you, what field do you work in?

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