sbrigati, andiamo
The English phrase "hurry up, let's go" is translated into Italian as sbrigati, andiamo.
This phrase is an urgent request for someone to move faster so that a group can leave. It implies that the speaker is also part of the moving group.
What does it mean word for word?
The word andiamo is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb andare (to go), used here as an exhortative to mean "let's go".
Which one should you use?
Use sbrigati, andiamo when the speaker is part of the group that is moving. In contrast, saying sbrigati, vai would imply that the speaker is telling someone else to hurry and leave without them.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In regions like Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the Bologna area, you may hear Più fretta, andèm to mean "hurry up more, let's go".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sbrigati is the singular imperative of the reflexive verb sbrigarsi, used when addressing one person informally. If you are addressing more than one person, you should use sbrigatevi instead of sbrigati.
Did you know?
- The phrase andiamo can be used as a filler word or an exclamation of disbelief, similar to how an English speaker might say 'come on' when they think someone is lying.
- In many parts of Italy, if you are rushing a group, you might use the word dai (come on) instead of a formal command. It is a versatile particle used to nudge someone into action.
- In Italy, saying sbrigati while making a sharp, downward gesture with the hand is a common way to emphasize urgency.
Examples in context
- Sbrigati, andiamo, il film inizia tra poco.Hurry up, let's go, the movie starts in a moment.
- Sbrigati, andiamo, siamo già in ritardo per la cena.Hurry up, let's go, we are already late for dinner.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are leaving the house to catch a train.
- LorenzoSbrigati, andiamo, il treno parte tra dieci minuti!Hurry up, let's go, the train leaves in ten minutes!
- ChiaraSto arrivando, sto solo prendendo le chiavi.I'm coming, I'm just grabbing the keys.
- LorenzoDai, sbrigati, andiamo subito!Come on, hurry up, let's go right now!
- ChiaraOk, sono pronta, partiamo.Ok, I am ready, let's leave.
