Italian for people in a hurry
Ciao means “hello”, “hi” or “bye”. It’s used in informal situations with friends, family and other people you know well.
| Origin | From Venetian s-ciavo, meaning “I am your slave” |
| Pronunciation | /ˈtʃaːo/ |
Examples
Ciao, Marta!
Hi, Marta!
Ciao, come stai?
Hello, how are you?
Ciao, Marco! Ci vediamo domani.
Bye, Marco! See you tomorrow.
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