divertiti
/diˈvɛr.ti.ti/
To say enjoy yourself in Italian, use divertiti.
The phrase is used to tell someone to have a good time. It is derived from the reflexive verb divertirsi, which means to amuse oneself. When referring to a specific activity or event, the verb is often followed by the preposition a.
What does it mean word for word?
divertiti is the imperative form of the reflexive verb divertirsi, which literally means to amuse oneself.
Which one should you use?
divertiti is the informal way to say enjoy yourself. If you are speaking to one person with respect, you should use the formal version si diverta.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on who you are addressing. Use divertiti for one person informally, si diverta for one person formally and divertitevi when speaking to a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈvɛr.ti.ti/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'have fun' in a more energetic or 'wild' way, Italians might use scatenati, which literally means 'unchain yourselves'.
- The word divertiti comes from the Latin 'divertere', meaning 'to turn aside'. In this sense, enjoying yourself is conceptually seen as turning away from your usual path or duties.
- In certain regions of Italy, you might hear divertiti replaced by goditi, from the verb 'godere'. While divertiti is about amusement, goditi is about savoring the pleasure of a moment.
Examples in context
- Divertiti e fai ciò che ti fa star bene.Enjoy yourself and do what feels good.This sentence shows how to use divertiti when advising someone to do what feels good.Tatoeba #11810513 by Nuel, translation #11810512 by Nuel
- Divertiti!Enjoy yourself!This is a simple way to say enjoy yourself using divertiti.Tatoeba #617114 by Guybrush88, translation #21274 by 100nosewiggles
- Divertiti alla festa.Enjoy yourself at the party.This demonstrates the use of divertiti in the context of a party.Tatoeba #6917394 by Guybrush88, translation #4013829 by CK
- Assicurati di goderti l'evento!Make sure to enjoy the event!
- Spero che ti divertirai alla festa!I hope you'll enjoy yourself at the party!
- Divertiti alla festa stasera!Enjoy yourself at the party tonight!
- Buon divertimento in vacanza!Have fun on your vacation!
- Sono sicuro che ti godrai la serata!I'm sure you'll enjoy the evening!
- Ricordati di goderti l'esperienza italiana al massimo!Remember to enjoy the Italian experience to the fullest!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco is seeing Sofia off as she leaves for a weekend trip.
- FrancescoBuon viaggio, Sofia!Have a good trip, Sofia!
- SofiaGrazie, Francesco.Thanks, Francesco.
- FrancescoDivertiti molto al mare!Enjoy yourself a lot at the seaside!
- SofiaLo farò, a presto!I will, see you soon!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry divertiti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries divertiti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
