fammi sapere
In Italian, the phrase for 'let me know' is fammi sapere.
The phrase fammi sapere is a common way to express 'let me know' when you want someone to provide you with information or an update at a later time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of fare (to make/do) and the infinitive sapere (to know), literally meaning 'make me know'.
Which one should you use?
'Fammi sapere' uses the informal 'tu' form, whereas mi faccia sapere uses the formal 'Lei' form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some southern Italian regions, particularly in Naples and surrounding areas, the phrase Fammi sapè' is used instead of Fammi sapere.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'let us know', change the indirect object pronoun from mi (me) to ci (us), resulting in facci sapere.
Did you know?
- If an Italian says non saperne più, they are not talking about a lack of information. They are expressing that they are completely exhausted or can no longer tolerate a situation.
- In Italy, saying fammi sapere can sometimes be a polite way to end a conversation without making a firm commitment, similar to 'we should get lunch sometime' in English.
- The word sapere comes from a Latin root that originally meant 'to taste'. The Romans linked the physical sense of taste with the mental act of knowing or discerning.
Examples in context
- Fammi sapere i dettagli.Let me know the details.This example is useful for asking for details using fammi sapere.Tatoeba #1548305 by Guybrush88, translation #268239 by CK
- Fammi sapere se cambi idea.Let me know if you change your mind.This example is useful for asking someone to keep you informed if they change their mind using fammi sapere.Tatoeba #8251086 by Guybrush88, translation #6093021 by shekitten
- Fammi sapere se ti senti male.Let me know in case you feel sick.This example is useful for asking someone to notify you if they feel sick using fammi sapere.Tatoeba #10577528 by jacopofar, translation #30903 by Jesse
- Grazie per il tuo tempo. Se hai altre domande, fammi sapere.Thank you for your time. If you have any further questions, let me know.
- Mi faccia sapere se ci sono ulteriori documenti necessari per completare la procedura.Please let me know if there are any additional documents required to complete the procedure.
- Gradirei essere informata su eventuali cambiamenti nella pianificazione della riunione.I would appreciate being informed about any changes in the meeting schedule.
- Ho appena scoperto un nuovo ristorante delizioso in città. Dimmi se vuoi provarlo insieme.I just discovered a delicious new restaurant in town. Let me know if you want to try it together.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are planning a dinner together.
- LorenzoCi vediamo sabato sera per cena?Shall we meet Saturday night for dinner?
- ChiaraDevo controllare l'agenda, fammi sapere l'ora.I have to check my calendar, let me know the time.
- LorenzoTi scrivo domani mattina.I will write to you tomorrow morning.
- ChiaraPerfetto, aspetto il tuo messaggio.Perfect, I'll wait for your message.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fammi, sapere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
