Aiutami
The Italian phrase for "help me" is Aiutami.
You use this phrase to request assistance when you are in trouble or need help with a specific task.
What does it mean word for word?
Aiutami is composed of the verb aiuta (the singular imperative form of aiutare, meaning "to help") and the enclitic pronoun mi (meaning "me").
Which one should you use?
Aiutami is an informal imperative used when speaking to friends, family or children.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you follow this phrase with another verb, use the preposition a before the infinitive, such as Aiutami a cucinare (Help me to cook).
Did you know?
- The word aiutare comes from the Latin adiutare, which is related to the English word 'adjutant'. An adjutant is a military officer who acts as an assistant to a senior officer.
- In a life-threatening emergency, Italians often shout Aiuto! instead of Aiutami! While the latter asks a specific person for help, Aiuto! is a general cry to anyone within earshot.
- In many Italian regions, if you are asking for help with a heavy object, you might hear someone say Dammi una mano instead of using the verb aiutare.
Examples in context
- Vieni qui e aiutami.Come here and help me.This example shows how to use Aiutami in a command to come and help.Tatoeba #1502880 by rado, translation #61596 by CK
- Aiutami a trovare Tom.Help me find Tom.This example demonstrates using Aiutami to request help with a specific action.Tatoeba #3981499 by Guybrush88, translation #3392961 by CK
- Aiutami. Non so nuotare.Help me. I can't swim.This example shows using Aiutami as a direct cry for help in an emergency.Tatoeba #13082397 by Guybrush88, translation #6327964 by OsoHombre
- Mi può aiutare, per favore? Mi sono perso lungo la strada.Can you help me, please? I am lost along the way.
- Mi scuso per il disturbo, potrebbe darmi una mano con questa valigia?I apologize for the inconvenience, could you lend me a hand with this suitcase?
- Mi puoi aiutare a preparare la cena?Can you help me prepare dinner?
- Mi dai una mano a trasportare queste scatole?Can you give me a hand in carrying these boxes?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo is trying to carry heavy grocery bags into the house.
- LorenzoAiutami con queste borse, per favore.Help me with these bags, please.
- GiuliaCerto, Lorenzo. Sono molto pesanti!Of course, Lorenzo. They are very heavy!
- LorenzoGrazie, non ce la facevo da solo.Thanks, I couldn't do it by myself.
- GiuliaNon c'è di che, sono felice di aiutarti.You're welcome, I'm happy to help you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
