Vi conviene toccarvi i coglioni
You'd better touch your balls
Language note: Colloquial and humorous, this verb structure is shared by friends.
Culture note: Speaks to Italians' use of humor and gestures to express camaraderie or warn of risks.
Context: You advise someone to be cautious.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vi
[vi]
You
Referring to a second person plural.
Vi conviene partecipare alla riunione.
You should participate in the meeting.
conviene
[konˈvjɛne]
should
Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness.
Conviene restare calmi.
One should stay calm.
toccarvi
[toˈkːarvi]
to touch
To come into or be in contact with.
Meglio non toccarvi i coglioni quando si arrabbia.
Better not touch your balls when he's angry.
i
[i]
the
Definite article for masculine plural nouns.
I problemi devono essere risolti.
The problems need to be solved.
coglioni
[koʎˈʎoni]
balls
Colloquial term for testicles.
Tieni i coglioni al sicuro!
Keep your balls safe!
Phrase Parts
Vi conviene
Toccarvi i coglioni
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