How to Say “Text Me” in Italian

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Mandami un messaggio
The English phrase "text me" can be translated into Italian as Mandami un messaggio.
This phrase is used to request that someone sends a written message to a mobile phone. In many contexts, Italian speakers replace un messaggio with un WhatsApp to be more specific, as WhatsApp is the dominant messaging app in Italy. You can also say Mandami un WhatsApp to mean "Text me on WhatsApp".

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase Mandami un messaggio is composed of the imperative verb manda (send), the indirect object pronoun mi (to me) and un messaggio (a message).

Which one should you use?

While Mandami un messaggio is a direct command, you can also use Scrivimi un messaggio! for an informal "Text me!" or Mandami un messaggio! for "Send me a message!" For even more brevity in informal settings, Scrivimi is a very common, shorter and more colloquial way to say "text me" or "message me".

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

In formal situations, you should use Sarebbe così gentile da inviarmi un messaggio? (Would you be so kind as to send me a message?) or Potrebbe scrivermi un messaggio? (Could you write me a message?). In informal settings, you can use Scrivimi un messaggio! or the very colloquial Scrivimi.

How does it change in a sentence?

While Mandami un messaggio is a direct command, you can also phrase the request as a polite question by saying Mi mandi un messaggio? which translates to "You send me a message (as a request)"

Did you know?

  • The word messaggio entered Italian through Old French before it reached its current form, showing the historical influence of French on Italian administrative language.
  • Italians often use the word messaggio to refer to a 'voice note' sent via app, even though the word traditionally means a written message.
  • The Italian word messaggio shares the same Latin root, mittere, as the English word 'mission'. Both describe the act of sending something or someone out.

Examples in context

  • Mandami un messaggio quando arrivi.
    Text me when you arrive.
  • Mandami un messaggio per i dettagli.
    Text me for the details.
  • Mandami un messaggio stasera, ok?
    Text me tonight, okay?

Example conversation

Chiara and Lorenzo are saying goodbye after meeting at a cafe.

  1. Chiara

    Ciao Lorenzo, a presto!
    Bye Lorenzo, see you soon!
  2. Lorenzo

    A presto, Chiara!
    See you soon, Chiara!
  3. Chiara

    Mandami un messaggio quando sei a casa.
    Text me when you are home.
  4. Lorenzo

    Certamente, lo farò.
    Certainly, I will.

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