mi piaci

I like you

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

/mi ˈpja.tʃi/

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Cultural Note

Note the grammar: Italian says 'you are pleasing to me' (mi piaci) rather than 'I like you.' This construction puts the beloved as the active subject and the lover as the recipient — philosophically, you don't choose who pleases you. Saying 'mi piaci' is a significant declaration in Italian dating; it's more than casual interest but less intense than 'ti amo.'

📝 Example Sentences

Mi piaci molto, lo sai?

I like you a lot, you know?

Mi piaci da quando ti ho visto la prima volta.

I've liked you since the first time I saw you.

Mi piaci, ma non sono pronta per una relazione.

I like you, but I'm not ready for a relationship.

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Related Words

cotta

crush

Noun

piacere

nice to meet you, pleasure

Interjection

ti voglio bene

I love you (affectionately)

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