How to Say ‘You'd better touch your balls’ in Italian
Vi conviene toccarvi i coglioni
vi kon-VYEH-neh tohk-kar-vee i koh-lyoh-nee
[vi kon-VYEH-neh tohk-kar-vee i koh-lyoh-nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vi conviene] is a very common pattern for "you'd better." Then [toccarvi] shows how Italian can attach little words like [vi] to the end of an infinitive: [lavarvi], [muovervi].
🇮🇹 In Italy: The line uses a vulgar superstition reference: [toccarsi i coglioni] is a macho, crude way to ward off bad luck. Outside joking or very rough company, it can sound aggressive or trashy.
Phrase Breakdown
Vi conviene
vi kon-VYEH-neh
Words in this phrase
Vi
[vi]
You
Referring to a second person plural.
Vi conviene partecipare alla riunione.
You should participate in the meeting.
conviene
[kon-VYEH-neh]
should
Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness.
Conviene restare calmi.
One should stay calm.
Toccarvi i coglioni
tohk-kar-vee i koh-lyoh-nee
Words in this phrase
toccarvi
[tohk-kar-vee]
to touch
To come into or be in contact with.
Meglio non toccarvi i coglioni quando si arrabbia.
Better not touch your balls when he's angry.
i
[i]
the
Definite article for masculine plural nouns.
I problemi devono essere risolti.
The problems need to be solved.
coglioni
[koh-lyoh-nee]
balls
Colloquial term for testicles.
Tieni i coglioni al sicuro!
Keep your balls safe!
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