Italian Phrase
Felice di aiutarti.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a sincere pleasure in providing assistance to someone. It combines the adjective 'felice' (happy) with the preposition 'di' and the infinitive verb 'aiutare' (to help) with the informal pronoun 'ti' (you) attached to the end.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal or semi-formal situations after someone thanks you for a favor or task. It is a warmer and more personal alternative to the standard 'Prego' (You're welcome).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Felicediaiutarti
The Adjective 'Felice'
This adjective ends in 'e', which means it remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular subjects.
Enclitic Pronouns
In Italian, when a pronoun is used with an infinitive verb, it is attached to the end (aiutare + ti = aiutarti) and the final 'e' of the verb is removed.
🗨In Conversation
Grazie mille per avermi prestato i tuoi appunti!
Thanks a lot for lending me your notes!
Felice di aiutarti.
Happy to help you.
✕Common Mistakes
Felice per aiutarti.
In Italian, the adjective 'felice' is followed by the preposition 'di' when it precedes an infinitive verb.
Felice di aiuta te.
Object pronouns like 'ti' are typically attached to the end of the infinitive verb, and the final 'e' of the verb is dropped.
↔Alternatives
Lieto di aiutarti.
Glad to help you (slightly more formal).
Piacere mio!
My pleasure!
Di niente!
It's nothing / No problem!
Cultural Tip
Italians often emphasize warmth and 'simpatia' in social interactions. Using 'Felice di aiutarti' instead of a simple 'Prego' shows that you didn't just perform a task, but that you genuinely enjoyed being helpful, which helps strengthen social bonds.