ma scherzi?!
are you kidding?!, you're joking?!
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ma ˈskɛr.tsi/
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Cultural Note
An extremely common Italian reaction expressing disbelief, which can be either positive or negative depending on context and tone. The formal version is 'ma scherza?' Italians use this multiple times daily. Often accompanied by dramatic hand gestures.
📝 Example Sentences
Costa duecento euro? Ma scherzi?!
It costs two hundred euros? Are you kidding?!
Ma scherzi? È bellissimo!
Are you kidding? It's beautiful!
Vuoi lasciare il lavoro? Ma scherzi?!
You want to quit your job? You're joking?!