Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to stand (up)" in Italian: alzarsi
alzarsi
Note: to be standing: stare in piedi
To stand up / get up in Italian is alzarsi. Mi alzo means I get up. Stare in piedi means to be standing, not the action of rising.
Morning routine
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How to pronounce alzarsi
Say it
ahl-TSAHR-see
/alˈtsar.si/
Alzarsi stresses TSAHR: ahl-TSAHR-see. Mi alzo is mee AHL-tsoh.
"to stand (up)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| alzarsi | to get up / stand up Reflexive infinitive. | Reflexive infinitive. |
| mi alzo | I get up Present. | Present. |
| alzati | get up (tu) Imperative. | Imperative. |
| alzarsi presto | to get up early Morning habits. | Morning habits. |
| stare in piedi | to be standing State, not rising. | State, not rising. |
How to use alzarsi in real life
- 1Morning routine
Mi alzo alle sette ogni giorno.
I get up at seven every day.
Mi alzo.
- 2On the bus
Ti alzi per far sedere quella signora?
Will you stand up so that lady can sit?
Ti alzi.
- 3Late start
Oggi mi alzo tardi, è domenica.
Today I'm getting up late; it's Sunday.
Mi alzo tardi.
Mistakes English speakers make with alzarsi
Incorrect: Io alzo alle otto.
Correct: Mi alzo alle otto.
Reflexive: mi alzo, not io alzo alone for getting up.
Incorrect: Mi sto in piedi adesso.
Correct: Mi alzo adesso. / Sto in piedi.
Alzarsi is the rising action; stare in piedi is the state.
Good to know
Mi alzo is morning small talk as much as a verb lesson. On crowded trams, alzarsi per far sedere qualcuno is everyday politeness.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waking up for an early train
ChatPal
A che ora ti alzi domani?
What time are you getting up tomorrow?
You
Mi alzo alle cinque e mezza.
I'm getting up at half past five.
ChatPal
Anch'io mi alzo presto allora.
I'll get up early too then.
You
Ok, ci vediamo in stazione.
Ok, see you at the station.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to stand (up)" in Italian
Mi alzo or sto in piedi?
Mi alzo = I get up / stand up; sto in piedi = I am standing.
How do I tell someone to get up?
Alzati! (tu).
We get up?
Ci alziamo.
Is alzarsi only for mornings?
No—also standing up from a seat.
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