stare insieme
to be together / to be in a relationship
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈsta.re in.ˈsjɛ.me/
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Cultural Note
Stare insieme is the phrase that marks the transition from casual dating to an official relationship. The question 'Vuoi stare insieme?' is Italy's equivalent of 'Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend?' In Italian culture, this transition is important and expected — there's less tolerance for ambiguous situationships than in some other dating cultures.
📝 Example Sentences
Stiamo insieme da due anni.
We've been together for two years.
Vuoi stare insieme a me?
Do you want to be with me?
Hanno deciso di stare insieme dopo mesi di frequentazione.
They decided to be together after months of dating.