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"It hurts here" in Italian: mi fa male qui
mi fa male qui
It hurts here in Italian is mi fa male qui. Point while you say qui. Keep the full set: fa male + qui.
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How to pronounce mi fa male qui
Say it
mee fah MAH-leh kwee
/mi fa ˈma.le kwi/
Mi fa male qui: mee fah MAH-leh kwee. Stress MAH. Qui is kwee.
"It hurts here" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mi fa male qui | it hurts here Pointing phrase. | Pointing phrase. |
| fa male qui | it hurts here Without mi. | Without mi. |
| mi fa male proprio qui | it hurts right here Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| quando premo, mi fa male qui | when I press, it hurts here Doctor detail. | Doctor detail. |
How to use mi fa male qui in real life
- 1Doctor exam
Mi fa male qui quando respiro.
It hurts here when I breathe.
Full phrase + trigger.
- 2Pharmacy
Guardi—mi fa male qui sul polso.
Look—it hurts here on the wrist.
Pointing.
- 3Physio
Se mi piego, mi fa male qui.
If I bend, it hurts here.
Movement trigger.
Mistakes English speakers make with mi fa male qui
Incorrect: Mi fa male (without location when you mean here)
Correct: Mi fa male qui.
This page needs qui for the pointed spot.
Incorrect: Male qui.
Correct: Mi fa male qui.
Keep fa male with mi.
Good to know
In clinics, Italians point and say mi fa male qui more than long anatomy words. Doctors may press and ask ancora qui? Pair with a time word: da ieri. The related verb page fare male does not require qui.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Showing a sore spot to a pharmacist
ChatPal
Dove sente dolore?
Where do you feel pain?
You
Mi fa male qui, sotto le costole.
It hurts here, under the ribs.
ChatPal
Se premo, mi fa male qui ancora?
If I press, does it still hurt here?
You
Sì—proprio lì.
Yes—right there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It hurts here" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Mi fa male qui.
Why qui?
It marks the pointed place.
Without pointing?
Mi fa male + body part.
Related page?
Fare male covers the verb without requiring qui.
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