che schifo!
how disgusting!, gross!, yuck!
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ke ˈski.fo/
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Cultural Note
A universal Italian expression of disgust that can refer to food, situations, behavior, or anything unpleasant. 'Fare schifo' means 'to be disgusting' or 'to suck.' Italians use it liberally — from genuine revulsion at bad food to mild displeasure with weather. Direct but not vulgar.
📝 Example Sentences
Che schifo, c'è un insetto nel piatto!
Gross, there's a bug in the plate!
Hai visto quel film? Che schifo!
Did you see that movie? It's awful!
Che schifo questo tempo, piove sempre.
This weather is disgusting, it always rains.