salvati
The Italian phrase for "save yourself" is salvati.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form salvati is the imperative singular informal form used when speaking to one person. To say 'save yourself' in a formal context (addressing someone as 'Lei'), use si salvi.
Did you know?
- The word salvo can also mean 'except for' in Italian. For example, tutti salvo me means 'everyone except me'.
- In Italian, the root salva is shared between 'save' and 'healthy'. This is why the word for 'safe' is salvo and the word for 'health' is salute.
- The phrase salvati is often used ironically in Italian to tell someone to 'fend for themselves' or 'look out for number one' during a chaotic situation.
Examples in context
- Salvati!Save yourself.Tatoeba #2078766 by Sirio60, translation #1849367 by CK
- Durante il terremoto, protegga se stesso prima di aiutare gli altri.During the earthquake, save yourself before helping others.
- Corri, salvati!Run, save yourself!
- Non aspettarmi, salvati!Don't wait for me, save yourself!
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are running away from a sudden heavy storm.
- SofiaLorenzo, l'acqua sta salendo troppo velocemente!Lorenzo, the water is rising too fast!
- LorenzoDevo aiutarti prima di tutto.I must help you first.
- SofiaNo, salvati, io ce la farò!No, save yourself, I will make it!
- LorenzoNon posso lasciarti qui da sola.I cannot leave you here alone.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
