giù
/ˈd͡ʒu/
The English word 'down' can be translated into Italian as giù or abbasso.
Meaning: from a high to a low position, downwards (adv)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| giù | /ˈd͡ʒu/ |
| abbasso | /abˈbas.so/ |
Both forms function as adverbs meaning from a high to a low position or downwards.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of giù is /ˈdʒu/.
Did you know?
- While giù is used for direction, abbasso is often used as a political or protest shout meaning 'down with' a certain leader or law.
- The expression buttare giù literally means 'to throw down' but is commonly used to mean 'to sketch quickly' or 'to write a rough draft'.
- The word giù is actually a descendant of the Latin word deorsum, which is where the English word 'downwards' finds its distant relative in the same root family.
Examples in context
- Mise giù la biro.She put down her pen.This sentence shows how to use giù with the verb for putting something down.Tatoeba #1280509 by Guybrush88, translation #312158 by CS
- Metti giù le mani!Put your hands down!This sentence demonstrates using giù to command someone to put their hands down.Tatoeba #4536 by Guybrush88, translation #2306 by rul
- Metti giù la pala.Put the shovel down.This sentence illustrates the use of giù when placing an object like a shovel down.Tatoeba #4275011 by Guybrush88, translation #3155611 by CK
- vai giùGo down
- siediti giùSit down
- cammina in discesa sulla collinaWalk down the hill
- 292 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are in a house with two floors.
- SofiaAlessandro, scendi giù subito!Alessandro, come down right now!
- AlessandroArrivo, sto solo prendendo le scarpe.I'm coming, I'm just getting my shoes.
- SofiaSbrigati, dobbiamo andare via.Hurry up, we have to leave.
- AlessandroOk, ora scendo giù.Ok, I'm coming down now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “down” translations and entries giù, abbasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abbasso, giù, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
