hai capito
The English phrase "you got it" is translated into Italian as hai capito.
This phrase is used to confirm that someone has understood a piece of information or an instruction.
Which one should you use?
While hai capito is a full sentence, the single word capito? is a very common, shorter way to ask "got it?" or "understood?"
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase with a person you address formally, change hai capito to ha capito. To address a group of people (plural "you"), use avete capito instead of hai capito.
Did you know?
- If an Italian wants to say they 'finally' got it, they might use mi è scattato qualcosa, which literally means 'something clicked' inside them.
- In some Italian dialects, the word for understanding is related to the 'head' capo, suggesting that understanding is something that happens physically at the top of the body.
- In a very informal setting among friends, you might hear people use Hai afferrato?, which translates to 'Did you grab it?', using the physical metaphor of grasping an idea.
Examples in context
- Se hai capito, puoi iniziare.If you got it, you can start.
Example conversation
A teacher is explaining a new exercise to a student in a classroom.
- MartinaPrima devi leggere il testo con attenzione.First you must read the text carefully.
- AlessandroSì, ho capito tutto.Yes, I understood everything.
- MartinaBene, allora hai capito?Good, so you got it?
- AlessandroSì, sono pronto.Yes, I am ready.
