Affrettati
Hurry up
Language note: A command form of 'to hurry'. You'll hear this if you're running late especially in bustling Italian cities.
Culture note: In Italy, being a few minutes late is usually acceptable in social settings, but for business meetings or public transportation, punctuality is expected.
Context: A team member needs to rush to meet demands.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Affrettati
[ahf-freh-tah-tee]
Hurry up
The imperative form of the verb 'affrettarsi', meaning 'to hurry'. Used to urge someone to move faster.
Affrettati o perderemo il film.
Hurry up or we'll miss the movie.
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