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How to Say ‘It's a special goal!’ in Italian

È un gol speciale!

eh oon gohl speh-chah-leh

[eh oon gohl speh-chah-leh]

💬 Usage Tip: "È" means "it is" and needs the accent. In football, Italians usually say "gol" exactly like English: short, loud, and exciting!

🇮🇹 In Italy: During big matches like the World Cup, Italian fans may shout this after a memorable strike, especially if the goal feels decisive or beautiful.

Phrase Breakdown

È

[eh]

is

Third-person singular of 'essere' meaning 'is.'

Example

Nel replay si vede che È un momento decisivo.

In the replay you can see that it is a decisive moment.

un gol

oon gohl

a goal

In football, 'gol' means a scored goal.

Example

Ha segnato un gol.

He scored a goal.

Words in this phrase

un

[oon]

a

Indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Per i tifosi, un gol può cambiare tutta la partita.

For the fans, a goal can change the whole match.

gol

[gohl]

goal

In football, 'gol' means a goal scored.

Example

Quando arriva un gol, lo stadio esplode di gioia.

When a goal comes, the stadium explodes with joy.

speciale!

speh-chah-leh

special!

Adjective meaning unusual, important, or memorable.

Example

Oggi è un giorno speciale.

Today is a special day.

Words in this phrase

speciale

[speh-chah-leh]

special

Describes something unique, important, or emotionally meaningful.

Example

Per suo padre, speciale è il ricordo di quella finale.

For his father, special is the memory of that final.

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