How to Say ‘Turn right’ in Italian
Giri a destra
JEE-ree ah DEH-strah
[JEE-ree ah DEH-strah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Giri] is the polite form used when speaking to one person formally. The same pattern shows up in set phrases like [Scusi] and [Senta].
Phrase Breakdown
Giri
[JEE-ree]
turn
Polite/formal verb meaning 'turn' or 'you turn,' used when giving directions.
Alla rotonda, giri a destra.
At the roundabout, turn right.
a
[ah]
to
Preposition used in direction expressions like 'to the right.'
Per il parcheggio, giri a destra.
For the parking lot, turn right.
destra
[DEH-strah]
right
Direction word meaning 'right.'
Subito dopo il ponte, giri a destra.
Right after the bridge, turn right.
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