ci vediamo
/ˌt͡ʃi‿v.veˈdja.mo/
In Italian, ci vediamo is the standard way to say see you.
While it literally means 'we see each other', it is the standard way to say 'see you' or 'see you later' when parting ways with someone. Adding dopo (later) to the phrase makes it specifically mean 'see you later', and adding domani (tomorrow) to the phrase makes it mean 'see you tomorrow'.
Meaning: see you later (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'we see each other'. It is composed of the reflexive pronoun ci (each other/ourselves) and the first-person plural verb vediamo (we see).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the reflexive pronoun ci (each other/ourselves) and the first-person plural verb vediamo (we see).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌtʃi‿v.veˈdja.mo/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, saying ci vediamo often functions as a social 'placeholder' that does not necessarily imply a firm appointment or a specific time to meet.
- The word ci is believed by some scholars to have evolved from the Latin hīce or hīc, both of which mean 'here'.
- If you are parting ways with someone you do not expect to see again soon, using ci vediamo can sound overly optimistic or ironically distant.
Examples in context
- Ci vediamo a casa.I'll see you at home.This sentence shows how to use ci vediamo to specify a location, in this case, home.Tatoeba #11653945 by Nuel, translation #2547815 by CK
- Ci vediamo in aula.See you in the classroom.This sentence shows how to use ci vediamo to specify a location, in this case, a classroom.Tatoeba #6767620 by Guybrush88, translation #6767375 by CK
- Ci vediamo a pranzo.See you at lunch.This sentence shows how to use ci vediamo to specify a time, in this case, lunch.Tatoeba #1574098 by Guybrush88, translation #64174 by CK
- Grazie per l'incontro. Arrivederci!Thank you for the meeting. See you!
- È stato un piacere conoscerla. Alla prossima!It was a pleasure meeting you. Until next time!
- Ci vediamo domani, ciao!See you tomorrow, bye!
- Mi piacerebbe rivederti, a presto!I'd love to see you again, see you soon!
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Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are leaving a cafe after meeting for coffee.
- MatteoÈ stato un piacere, Sofia.It was a pleasure, Sofia.
- SofiaAnche per me, Matteo. Ci vediamo!Me too, Matteo. See you!
- MatteoCi vediamo dopo!See you later!
- SofiaA dopo!See you later!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ci vediamo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
