Bedeutung
Asking for attention.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Italians are very expressive. Using 'Ascolta' is often accompanied by hand gestures, like pointing to the ear. People in the North might be slightly more reserved and prefer 'Senti' over the more direct 'Ascolta'. Directness is very common. 'Ascolta' is used frequently and without much hesitation. In the workplace, the hierarchy is respected. Never use 'Ascolta' with a superior.
Use with caution
Don't use 'Ascolta' with people you don't know well. It can sound like you are giving an order.
The 'Senti' alternative
If you feel 'Ascolta' is too strong, try 'Senti'. It's a very natural way to start a sentence.
Bedeutung
Asking for attention.
Use with caution
Don't use 'Ascolta' with people you don't know well. It can sound like you are giving an order.
The 'Senti' alternative
If you feel 'Ascolta' is too strong, try 'Senti'. It's a very natural way to start a sentence.
Hand gestures
Italians often use gestures. A small nod or a hand movement can make 'Ascolta' sound much friendlier.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'ascoltare'.
______, ho qualcosa di importante da dirti!
Since you are talking to one person informally, use the 'tu' form: Ascolta.
Which sentence is appropriate for a formal business meeting?
Choose the best option.
In a formal meeting, you should use polite phrases like 'Mi scusi' instead of the direct imperative 'Ascolta'.
Match the situation with the correct imperative form.
Match 1-3 with A-C.
Ascolta is for 'tu', Ascoltate is for 'voi', and Ascolti is for 'Lei'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Non capisco questo esercizio.' B: '______ bene quello che dice il professore.'
You are giving advice to one friend, so use the 'tu' imperative.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben______, ho qualcosa di importante da dirti!
Since you are talking to one person informally, use the 'tu' form: Ascolta.
Choose the best option.
In a formal meeting, you should use polite phrases like 'Mi scusi' instead of the direct imperative 'Ascolta'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Ascolta is for 'tu', Ascoltate is for 'voi', and Ascolti is for 'Lei'.
A: 'Non capisco questo esercizio.' B: '______ bene quello che dice il professore.'
You are giving advice to one friend, so use the 'tu' imperative.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt depends on the context. With friends, it's fine. With strangers, it can be rude.
No, it's too informal. Use 'Gentile' or 'Egregio' for formal emails.
'Ascolta' is just 'Listen', while 'Ascoltami' is 'Listen to me'.
Use 'Ascoltate'.
Yes, it is standard Italian.
It's better not to. It's considered aggressive.
No, 'Ascoltare' is 'to listen' (active), while 'Sentire' is 'to hear' (passive).
Add 'per favore' or use the formal 'Ascolti'.
Use 'Ascolti' instead. Teachers expect the formal register.
Yes, it's very common in dramatic scenes.
No, the imperative form is the same for both genders.
Sure, if you are being playful, but be careful not to sound bossy.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ascoltami
specialized formListen to me
Senti
synonymHear/Listen
Mi scusi
contrastExcuse me
Ascoltate
specialized formListen (plural)
