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"I miss you" in Italian: mi manchi
mi manchi
I miss you in Italian is mi manchi (mee MAHN-kee). Literally you are missing to me. Mi manchi tanto adds so much.
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How to pronounce mi manchi
Say it
mee MAHN-kee
/mi ˈman.ki/
Mi manchi: mee MAHN-kee. Soft ch as in key. Stress MAHN.
"I miss you" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mi manchi | I miss you To one person, informal. | To one person, informal. |
| mi manchi tanto | I miss you so much Warm emphasis. | Warm emphasis. |
| mi mancate | I miss you (plural) To a group. | To a group. |
| mi manca casa | I miss home Place or thing missing. | Place or thing missing. |
How to use mi manchi in real life
- 1Long-distance call
Mi manchi ogni sera, davvero.
I miss you every evening, really.
Mi manchi to one person.
- 2After a visit
Da quando sei partito mi manchi.
Since you left, I miss you.
Full phrase after a change.
- 3Text goodbye
Buonanotte—mi manchi già.
Good night—I already miss you.
Short affectionate close.
Mistakes English speakers make with mi manchi
Incorrect: Ti mancano.
Correct: Mi manchi.
The missed person is the subject: tu mi manchi, not I miss you as subject.
Incorrect: Io mi manchi.
Correct: Mi manchi.
Drop the extra io; mi manchi already means I miss you.
Good to know
Mi manchi is intimate and common in messages after a trip or a breakup. For things and places switch to mi manca: mi manca l'Italia. Parents say mi manchi to kids away at university without sounding dramatic.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Video call after moving cities
ChatPal
Allora, come stai lì?
So, how are you there?
You
Bene, ma mi manchi un sacco.
Fine, but I miss you a lot.
ChatPal
Anche tu mi manchi—torniamo presto.
I miss you too—let's come back soon.
You
Sì, il prossimo weekend.
Yes, next weekend.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I miss you" in Italian
Literal meaning?
You are missing to me—tu is the subject.
To a group?
Mi mancate.
I miss Rome?
Mi manca Roma.
Stronger?
Mi manchi tanto / un sacco.
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