Bedeutung
Asking if things are going well.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Tutto bene' response is often a social reflex. Even if things are difficult, Italians often start with 'Tutto bene' to keep the conversation light before diving into details. In the South, you will frequently hear 'Tutto a posto?' instead of 'Tutto bene?'. It carries a slightly stronger connotation of 'Is everything settled/ordered?'. In a business context, 'Tutto bene?' is used during the 'pre-meeting' phase. It's essential for building 'rapporto' (relationship) before talking about money or contracts. During the evening stroll (passeggiata), 'Tutto bene?' is the standard greeting whispered or called out to acquaintances you pass on the street.
The Intonation Key
Make sure your voice goes UP at the end of 'bene' to make it a question. If your voice goes DOWN, you are telling them you are fine!
The Thumbs Up
In Italy, a 'Tutto bene?' is often accompanied by a quick thumbs-up or a hand gesture where the thumb and index finger form a circle.
Bedeutung
Asking if things are going well.
The Intonation Key
Make sure your voice goes UP at the end of 'bene' to make it a question. If your voice goes DOWN, you are telling them you are fine!
The Thumbs Up
In Italy, a 'Tutto bene?' is often accompanied by a quick thumbs-up or a hand gesture where the thumb and index finger form a circle.
Don't overthink it
It's the safest greeting. If you're nervous about your Italian, just say 'Ciao, tutto bene?' and you'll sound like a pro.
The 'E tu?' habit
Always follow up your answer with 'E tu?' (And you?). It's the most important part of the social ritual.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the greeting.
Ciao Marco, ______ bene?
'Tutto' is the masculine singular form used for the abstract concept of 'everything'.
Which is the most natural answer to 'Tutto bene?'
A: Tutto bene? B: ________
This is the standard, polite response in Italian.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone just tripped on the sidewalk.
You use 'Tutto bene?' to check if someone is hurt or okay.
Finish the WhatsApp conversation.
Sara: Ehi Leo! ______ bene? Leo: Sì, tutto ______, e tu?
This forms the standard question and answer loop.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenCiao Marco, ______ bene?
'Tutto' is the masculine singular form used for the abstract concept of 'everything'.
A: Tutto bene? B: ________
This is the standard, polite response in Italian.
Someone just tripped on the sidewalk.
You use 'Tutto bene?' to check if someone is hurt or okay.
Sara: Ehi Leo! ______ bene? Leo: Sì, tutto ______, e tu?
This forms the standard question and answer loop.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your doctor or a shopkeeper.
Yes, but 'Tutto bene' sounds more complete and natural.
You can say 'Così così' (So-so) or 'Non c'è male' (Not bad).
'Tutto bene' means 'Everything is well'. 'Tutti bene' means 'Everyone is well' (referring to people).
No, in 90% of cases, the verb is omitted in spoken Italian.
Yes, as a polite opening before getting to the main topic.
Usually 'Tutto bene?'. Some people write 'Tuttobene' but it's informal.
'Come stai?' is 'How are you?'. 'Tutto bene?' is 'Is everything okay?'. They are used interchangeably as greetings.
Yes! Just add 'con' or 'per'. Example: 'Tutto bene con il trasloco?' (Everything okay with the move?)
'Sì, tutto bene, grazie. E tu?' is the gold standard.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Come va?
similarHow's it going?
Tutto a posto?
synonymEverything in its place?
Come stai?
similarHow are you?
Novità?
builds onAny news?
Va bene
similarIt's going well / Okay
