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How to Say ‘Gets hurt’ in Italian

Si farà male

💬 Usage Tip: Reflexive phrase, indicating self-infliction.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Si

[see]

Himself

Reflexive pronoun indicating the subject is also the object.

Example

Il rapitore avverte che se il negoziatore provoca, lui si farà male.

The kidnapper warns that if the negotiator provokes, he will hurt himself.

farà

[fah-RAH]

Will do

Indicates a future action.

Example

Il rapitore dice che farà del male se non si seguono le sue istruzioni.

The kidnapper says he will do harm if his instructions are not followed.

male

[MAH-leh]

Hurt

To cause physical pain or injury.

Example

Se qualcuno si avvicina troppo, il rapitore dice che qualcuno si farà male.

If someone gets too close, the kidnapper says someone will get hurt.

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