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"I miss my family" in Italian: mi manca la mia famiglia
mi manca la mia famiglia
I miss my family in Italian is mi manca la mia famiglia. Mancare flips the subject: the family is what is missing to me.
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How to pronounce mi manca la mia famiglia
Say it
mee MAHN-kah lah MEE-ah fah-MEEL-yah
/mi ˈman.ka la ˈmi.a faˈmiʎ.ʎa/
Mi manca la mia famiglia: mee MAHN-kah lah MEE-ah fah-MEEL-yah.
"I miss my family" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mi manca la mia famiglia | I miss my family Default. | Default. |
| mi manca tantissimo la mia famiglia | I miss my family so much Stronger. | Stronger. |
| mi mancano i miei | I miss my folks Casual short. | Casual short. |
| mi manca casa | I miss home Related homesickness. | Related homesickness. |
How to use mi manca la mia famiglia in real life
- 1Study abroad call
A volte mi manca la mia famiglia.
Sometimes I miss my family.
Honest soft.
- 2Holiday alone
A Natale mi manca la mia famiglia.
At Christmas I miss my family.
Seasonal.
- 3Long work trip
Dopo tre settimane mi manca la mia famiglia.
After three weeks I miss my family.
Duration.
Mistakes English speakers make with mi manca la mia famiglia
Incorrect: Manco la mia famiglia.
Correct: Mi manca la mia famiglia.
Use mi manca + family as subject.
Incorrect: Mi manca il mia famiglia.
Correct: Mi manca la mia famiglia.
Famiglia is feminine: la mia.
Good to know
Italian family bonds are loud on Sundays; abroad, mi manca la mia famiglia is a common confession. Video calls and food packages soften it. Friends answer with capisco and concrete plans to visit.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A student abroad talking to a roommate
ChatPal
Sei triste stasera?
Are you sad tonight?
You
Un po'—mi manca la mia famiglia.
A bit—I miss my family.
ChatPal
Capisco. Anche a me a volte mi manca la mia famiglia.
I get it. Sometimes I miss my family too.
You
Chiamo mamma tra poco.
I'll call mom soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I miss my family" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Mi manca la mia famiglia.
Why mi manca?
The family 'is missing to me'.
Stronger?
Mi manca tantissimo la mia famiglia.
Folks?
Mi mancano i miei.
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