ci vediamo lì
The Italian phrase for "see you there" is ci vediamo lì.
This phrase is used to confirm that you will meet someone at a specific place.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "we see each other there".
Which one should you use?
While English uses "you" in the phrase "see you there", the Italian version uses the reflexive ci to express the reciprocal action of meeting. You can also replace lì with là to mean the same thing, as both indicate "there".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Ci vediamo là. is a common informal way to express the same idea. For a very relaxed and colloquial tone, you can use Ci si vede là. Finally, the expression Ciao, ci becchiamo là. is an informal way to combine a casual greeting with the phrase.
Did you know?
- The slang version ci becchiamo là uses the verb beccare, which literally means 'to peck' like a bird.
- While ci vediamo lì means 'see you there', the word ci can also be used as a particle to mean 'about it' or 'in it' in entirely different contexts.
- The word lì shares a common ancestor with the Spanish word 'allí' and the Portuguese 'ali'.
Examples in context
- Ci vediamo lì.See you there.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase ci vediamo lì.Tatoeba #4264239 by Guybrush88, translation #1110494 by Scott
- Ci vediamo lì alle 5.See you there at 5.
- Ci vediamo lì alle otto.See you there at eight.
- Ottimo, ci vediamo lì.Great, see you there.
Example conversation
Two friends are making plans to meet at a café.
- AlessandroTi aspetto al bar.I'll wait for you at the café.
- ChiaraVa bene, ci vediamo lì.Okay, see you there.
- AlessandroA tra poco, Chiara.See you soon, Chiara.
- ChiaraA dopo, Alessandro.See you later, Alessandro.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, lì, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
