mancare
to miss (someone); to be lacking
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/manˈkaːre/
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Cultural Note
Italian reverses the subject and object compared to English: 'mi manchi' literally means 'you are missing to me.' This construction beautifully places the feeling of absence on the speaker. It is one of the most commonly used phrases in Italian love songs and messages.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi manchi tantissimo.
I miss you so much.
Mi mancano le tue carezze.
I miss your caresses.
Ogni giorno che non ci vediamo, mi manchi di più.
Every day we don't see each other, I miss you more.