mischiare
/misˈkja.re/
The English phrase 'shuffle' can be translated into Italian as mischiare. Wiktionary also lists mescolare.
Meaning: to put in a random order (verb)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| mischiare | /misˈkja.re/ |
| mescolare | /mes.koˈla.re/ |
Both mischiare and mescolare are used to express the action of putting things into a random order, such as shuffling a deck of cards.
How does it change in a sentence?
mischiare is a regular -are verb, which means its past participle is mischiato.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /misˈkja.re/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word for 'shuffle' shares a root with the English word 'miscellaneous', as both derive from the Latin 'miscēre', meaning 'to mix'.
- The verb mischiare is also used in the expression mischiare le carte, which can be used idiomally to mean 'to stir up trouble' or 'to change the situation'.
- Using mischiare in a negative context, such as non mischiare le cose, is a common Italian idiom meaning 'don't confuse the issues' or 'don't mix apples and oranges'.
Examples in context
- Si prega di mischiare le carte con attenzione.Please shuffle the cards carefully.This sentence demonstrates how to use mischiare when asking someone to shuffle cards.Tatoeba #3102239 by Guybrush88, translation #36910 by CK
- Vorrei che tu mescolassi le carte prima di distribuirle.I would like you to shuffle the cards before dealing them.
- Mescola le carte prima di darle agli altri giocatori.Shuffle the cards before giving them to the other players.
- Mischia bene le carte per un gioco più divertente.Shuffle the cards well for a more fun game.
- Devi mischiare bene le carte prima di iniziare.You must shuffle the cards well before starting.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are preparing for a game night at home.
- LorenzoChiara, potresti mischiare le carte per noi?Chiara, could you shuffle the cards for us?
- ChiaraCertamente, Lorenzo, lo faccio subito.Certainly, Lorenzo, I will do it right away.
- LorenzoGrazie, ora siamo pronti per giocare.Thanks, now we are ready to play.
- ChiaraVa bene, iniziamo la partita!Okay, let's start the game!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shuffle” translations and entries mischiare, mescolare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mescolare, mischiare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
