come ti senti
The English phrase "how are you feeling" is translated into Italian as come ti senti.
This phrase is a question used to ask someone about their current physical or emotional state.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the reflexive verb sentirsi, which means "to feel (oneself)". The part ti senti literally means "you feel yourself".
Which one should you use?
While come stai is a general inquiry into someone's well-being, come ti senti specifically focuses on their internal physical or emotional sensation.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing more than one person, use come vi sentite to ask how they are feeling. When using the formal form, come si sente is the appropriate choice instead of the informal come ti senti.
When do people say it?
Common responses to these questions include Bene, meaning "Fine" or Non molto bene, meaning "Not very well".
Did you know?
- In many Italian regions, if you respond to come ti senti? by saying you feel 'heavy', people will assume you are talking about your digestion rather than your emotions. The word pesante has a very strong physical connotation in this context.
- While come ti senti is used for feelings, the word sentire on its own is also used for 'hearing' sounds, meaning the root of 'feeling' is tied to 'hearing'.
- If someone responds to come ti senti with mi sento male, it could mean they are physically ill or that they are feeling deep guilt or remorse.
Examples in context
- Come ti senti, Tom?How are you feeling, Tom?This sentence is useful for addressing Tom specifically with come ti senti.Tatoeba #3964194 by Guybrush88, translation #2645075 by CK
- Tu come ti senti oggi?How are you feeling today?This sentence is useful for asking about how someone is feeling specifically today using come ti senti.Tatoeba #4230348 by Guybrush88, translation #242491 by CK
- Mi scusi, come si sente?Excuse me, how do you feel?
- Come ti senti dopo la corsa?How are you feeling after the run?
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking at home after his long day at work.
- GiuliaCiao Alessandro, come ti senti?Hi Alessandro, how are you feeling?
- AlessandroMi sento molto stanco, Giulia.I feel very tired, Giulia.
- GiuliaTi serve un caffè?Do you need a coffee?
- AlessandroSì, grazie mille.Yes, thanks a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
