sai daqui
/ˈsaj daˈki/word by word
The Portuguese phrase for commanding someone to "get out" is sai daqui.
This phrase is used to command a person to leave a specific location. While the general verb for "get out" or "to leave" is sair, the phrase sai daqui is specifically used to direct someone away from the speaker's immediate vicinity.
Meaning: commanding a person to leave (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb sai (leave/go out) and the adverbial phrase daqui (from here).
Which one should you use?
Use sai daqui to command someone to leave a specific location. Using just sai would simply mean "leave" or "go out" without specifying the immediate vicinity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase sai daqui is the informal imperative. If you are addressing someone more formally or using the pronoun você, you should use the polite version saia daqui.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsaj daˈki/
Did you know?
- In a playful or skeptical context, sai daqui can be used as a slang expression to mean 'no way' or 'you are kidding'. It is similar to how an English speaker might say 'get out of here' when they hear a shocking piece of gossip.
- While sai daqui is the direct command, adding the word vaza is a very common street slang in Brazil. Vaza literally means 'to leak' but is used as a sharp, informal way to tell someone to 'beat it'.
- In Brazil, the phrase sai fora is a common alternative to sai daqui. While both mean 'get out', sai fora often carries a stronger connotation of telling someone to stop bothering you or to disappear from your life.
Examples in context
- Como é que a gente sai daqui?How do we get out of here?This sentence shows how to use sai daqui in a question about exiting a location.Tatoeba #1673103 by alexmarcelo, translation #1672463 by CK
- "Sai daqui!" gritou Hugh, afastando a mão do irmão e saindo ofendido e zangado à procura de Walter, que, por qualquer razão, não tinha vindo com a irmã.“Get out!” cried Hugh, pushing his brother’s hand away and walking off in high dudgeon, in search of Walter, who, for some reason, had not come with his sister.This sentence demonstrates the use of sai daqui as an angry command.Tatoeba #11844838 by Cangarejo, translation #11844836 by Cangarejo
- Por favor, saia do meu escritório.Please, get out of my office.
- Poderia sair da sala, por favor?Could you get out of the room, please?
- Solicitamos que se retirem do local.We request that you get out of the premises.
- Por favor, retire-se desta reunião.Please, get out of this meeting.
- Saia fora daqui!Get out of here!
- Se não gosta do filme, saia fora.If you don't like the movie, get out.
- Cara, tá ruim aqui. É melhor meter o pé.Dude, it's not good here. It's better to get out.
- Não gostou da festa? Mete o pé então!Don't like the party? Then get out!
- Pode sair, por favor?Can you please get out?
- Sai daqui agora!Get out of here now!
Example conversation
Juliana is angry at Lucas for entering her room without permission.
- JulianaEu não quero te ver!I don't want to see you!
- LucasCalma, Juliana, eu só queria conversar.Calm down, Juliana, I just wanted to talk.
- JulianaSai daqui, Lucas!Get out of here, Lucas!
- LucasTudo bem, eu vou embora.Alright, I'm leaving.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sai, daqui) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
