Italian Expression · Beginner
come stai?
how are you?
Pronunciation: KO-me STAI?
Meaning
A common greeting used to ask about someone's well-being.
Example
Ciao Marco, come stai?
Hi Marco, how are you?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice come stai? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Italian expression.