per favore vai via
/per faˈvo.re ˈvaj ˈvi.a/word by word
In Italian, "please go away" is expressed as per favore vai via.
This phrase is used to make a polite request for someone to leave your current location. You can substitute per favore with per piacere to achieve the same meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of per favore (for favor/please) and the verb phrase vai via (go away).
Which one should you use?
While per favore vai via is a polite request, using only vai via without per favore changes the phrase from a polite request into a direct command, which can sound rude or angry.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who you are addressing. If you are speaking to a stranger or someone you wish to address formally, you should use the formal imperative per favore vada via instead of vai. To tell more than one person to go away, use the plural imperative per favore andate via.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /per faˈvo.re ˈvaj ˈvi.a/. It has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While vai via is a request to leave, Italians often use the gesture of a hand flicking outwards to emphasize the movement of 'going away' when speaking.
- In many Italian regions, if you want someone to leave quickly or for good, you might hear the much stronger Sparisci!, which is far more aggressive than the polite vai via.
- The word via refers to a road or path in Italian and Latin. In the phrase vai via, you are literally telling someone to go 'the way' or 'along the road'.
Examples in context
- Scusa, per favore, potresti allontanarti dalla mia scrivania? Ho bisogno di concentrarmi.Excuse me, could you please move away from my desk? I need to concentrate.
- Scusa, potresti andare via un attimo? Mi sento un po' soffocato.Hey, could you go away for a moment? I'm feeling a bit suffocated.
- Non voglio parlare, per favore vai via.I don't want to talk, please go away.
- Sei molto fastidioso, per favore vai via.You are very annoying, please go away.
- Ho bisogno di stare sola, per favore vai via.I need to be alone, please go away.
Example conversation
Sofia is trying to study and Alessandro keeps interrupting her.
- SofiaAlessandro, sto cercando di studiare.Alessandro, I am trying to study.
- AlessandroPosso restare qui con te?Can I stay here with you?
- SofiaNo, per favore vai via.No, please go away.
- AlessandroVa bene, scusa.Alright, sorry.
