Bedeutung
Telling someone there is no need to rush.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Pausa Pranzo' (lunch break) is a sacred time where 'fai con calma' is the rule. Shops often close for 2-3 hours, and rushing through a meal is considered unhealthy and impolite. In the South, the pace of life is notoriously slower. 'Fai con calma' isn't just a phrase; it's a survival strategy for the heat and a way to maintain social bonds. Unlike in the US, Italian waiters will rarely bring the check unless you ask for it. They want you to 'fare con calma' and enjoy the table. In Italian WhatsApp culture, adding 'fai con calma' after a request is a sign of high emotional intelligence and respect for the other person's boundaries.
The 'Pure' Power
Add 'pure' (fai pure con calma) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It adds a layer of genuine permission.
Sarcasm Alert
If you say it too slowly or with a high pitch, it becomes sarcastic. Keep your tone flat and warm for the friendly meaning.
Bedeutung
Telling someone there is no need to rush.
The 'Pure' Power
Add 'pure' (fai pure con calma) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It adds a layer of genuine permission.
Sarcasm Alert
If you say it too slowly or with a high pitch, it becomes sarcastic. Keep your tone flat and warm for the friendly meaning.
The Waiter Test
Use 'faccia con calma' when a waiter is clearing your table but you're still nibbling. It's the ultimate sign of a polite traveler.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'fare' for a formal situation.
Signore, ________ pure con calma, non c'è fretta.
'Faccia' is the formal imperative (Lei) form.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
When would you say 'Fai con calma'?
It is used to reduce stress in non-emergency situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Scusa, sono in ritardo di 5 minuti!' B: 'Non preoccuparti, ________.'
'Fai con calma' is the perfect response to someone apologizing for a small delay.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'Take your time' in Italian?
Choose the best option:
While others might be understood, 'Fai con calma' is the idiomatic standard.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Fai con calma'
Social
- • Friends arriving late
- • Someone talking fast
- • Sharing a meal
Service
- • Waiter at a cafe
- • Cashier at a shop
- • Taxi driver
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSignore, ________ pure con calma, non c'è fretta.
'Faccia' is the formal imperative (Lei) form.
When would you say 'Fai con calma'?
It is used to reduce stress in non-emergency situations.
A: 'Scusa, sono in ritardo di 5 minuti!' B: 'Non preoccuparti, ________.'
'Fai con calma' is the perfect response to someone apologizing for a small delay.
Choose the best option:
While others might be understood, 'Fai con calma' is the idiomatic standard.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is generally very polite and reassuring. It only becomes rude if used sarcastically.
Use the formal 'Faccia con calma' unless you have a very close, informal relationship.
'Piano' usually refers to physical speed or volume, while 'fai con calma' refers to the lack of pressure.
You would say 'fai presto' or 'sbrigati'.
Yes, from Milan to Palermo, it is a universal Italian expression.
No, it must always be 'con calma'.
No, for that you would say 'fai silenzio' or 'stai zitto'.
Yes, 'faccia pure con calma' is a nice way to say a task isn't urgent.
The plural is 'fate con calma'.
Yes, 'guida con calma' means 'drive safely/don't rush'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
senza fretta
synonymwithout haste
con comodo
similarat your convenience
piano piano
similarslowly slowly
sbrigati
contrasthurry up
prenditi tempo
synonymtake time
