ci sentiamo più tardi
The Italian phrase for 'talk to you later' is ci sentiamo più tardi.
ci sentiamo più tardi is a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to speak with someone again soon. It is commonly used during phone calls or in text messages to indicate that the conversation will continue at a later time.
Did you know?
- While the phrase means 'talk to you later', the verb sentire actually means 'to hear' or 'to feel'. Literally, you are saying 'we will hear each other later'.
- In Italy, ci sentiamo is often used as a goodbye even if you have no specific plan to call the person, acting more as a social lubricant than a concrete appointment.
- The word tardi comes from the Latin tardē, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'tardy'.
Examples in context
- Ci vediamo dopo, tesoro!We'll see each other later, sweetheart!
- Ci sentiamo più tardi, ciao!Talk to you later, bye!
- Ok, ci sentiamo più tardi per i dettagli.Ok, talk to you later for the details.
- Devo andare ora, ci sentiamo più tardi.I have to go now, talk to you later.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are ending a quick phone call.
- GiuliaCiao Lorenzo, devo scappare!Bye Lorenzo, I have to run!
- LorenzoVa bene, ci sentiamo più tardi.Alright, talk to you later.
- GiuliaPerfetto, a dopo!Perfect, see you later!
- LorenzoA dopo!See you later!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, più, tardi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
