Summer is just around the corner, which means hot flings and fiery romance are on the way. Picture it: sunny Italian beaches, tempting gelato, romantic walks under the moonlight. ah, love! But then comes the painful moment of bidding until we meet again Sending you summer love. That’s when you need the phrases I’m about to share to express the pain of those longings!
Say “I miss you” in Italian
1. Mi manchi (I miss you)
Two words that make people's hearts surge and make them yearn deeply!
But sometimes, that's not enough to express how much you miss someone. That’s when you can add a few extra things to make your feelings clear…
2. Mi manchi tanto (I miss you)
When you want to emphasize how much their absence affects you.
3. I miss you very much (I miss you very much)
When you miss someone so much, not even ice cream can take away the pain.
4. Mi manchi da morire (I miss you so much)
Sometimes, only the most dramatic declaration can do justice to your deepest feelings!
5.I miss you all the time
When there is no escape from the ongoing pain of someone’s absence – every second, every minute, every hour!
If you feel bold, why not ask this question Do you miss me? (Do you miss me?) – Because reciprocity is the key to matters of the heart!
Beyond “Mi manchi”
Here are some further expressions you can use, each reflecting a different degree of missing someone special in Italian:
6. Ti sto pensando (I’m thinking of you)
Short and sweet, it says it all!
7. I feel your absence
When you feel like a piece of your heart is missing.
8. I hope to see you again soon
You get to see their beautiful faces again as you eagerly await the next time.
9. I can’t wait to see you/hug you
As you count down the days until you are reunited.
10. I wish you were here
Those moments when you just wish the person you were missing would magically appear next to you.
11. It’s really hard to be away from you
Perfect for expressing the difficulty of separation!
12. Ti penso semper (You are always on my mind)
This is a sweet and simple way to let them know they are always in your thoughts.
13. You are always on my mind (You are always on my mind)
Another cute way to say that no matter what happens, they are always there.
14. Ho in testa alone te（I only have you in my heart）
Focused, intense and romantic!
15. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you
Let the thoughts of them accompany you every day.
16. Non so stare senza te (I can’t live without you)
Gently admit how much you need them – totally heart-melting!
17. I miss you more than usual today (I miss you more than usual today)
For those especially hard days when your heart aches even more.
18. Mi ha fatto pensare a te (This reminds me of you)
When something reminds you of them – a place, a song, a photo. It’s the perfect excuse to lend a hand without seeming clingy.
19. Let me know next time you are in the area
When you hope to have a chance to be together again soon.
20. Avrei voluto stare più tempo con te (I wish I could spend more time with you)
When you wish you could turn back time and savor every moment.
Other ways to say “I miss you” in Italian
When you feel like words aren't enough, why not let music do the talking? From timeless classics such as I miss you Author: Fausto Leali and I miss you Contemporary serenade by Lucio Battisti like rock music Lack By Negramaro and playful tone I miss you By Simone Criticchi You can let their words amplify the echo of your feelings.
To add a touch of poetry, you can always borrow a verse or two Grandmaster The Romance of Gabriele D'Annunzio herself:
I don't know what I would give to have you in my arms… The sun is shining brightly outside; you can hear the sound of the sea; the lilies in the vase are giving off their rich fragrance as they exhale. The balcony curtains swayed like sails on a ship. I'll call you, I'll call you, I'll call you.
translate: I don't know what I would give to have you in my arms… Outside, the sun is dazzling; the sound of the sea can be heard; the lilies in the vase, caressed by the breeze, exude a rich fragrance. The balcony curtains swayed like sails on a ship. I call you, I call you, I call you.
Reply “I miss you” in Italian
What if your Italian lover just texted you? I miss you? Don’t panic! You can reply with one of the phrases above, or use these suggestions to keep the romance alive:
Anche tu (you too)
Be short, sweet, and to the point, which lets them know you feel the same way without seeming clingy or under me (Italian youth slang for someone who is overly loyal to a partner or crush).
Anche tu mi manchi tanto (I miss you too)
This is the choice when you really feel the distance.
You more (I miss you more)
This will bring a smile to their face and add a playful touch to the conversation.
I'll go (same)
A laid-back answer that lightens things up – but, as the movie “The End of the World” shows us, sometimes simplicity can be deeply meaningful!
Aren't you tired of me yet? (Aren't you tired of me yet?)
This is a fun way to humorously distance yourself when you feel like things are getting a little too intense.
Heather Broster is a graduate with honors in linguistics from the University of Western Ontario. She is an aspiring polyglot, fluent in English and Italian, as well as varying degrees of fluency in Japanese, Welsh and French. Originally from Toronto, Heather has lived in several countries, notably Italy for six years. Her main research areas are language acquisition, education and bilingual teaching.
