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Italian Phrase

Mi servono altri prodotti per l'igiene.

/mi serˈvoːno ˈaltri proˈdotti per liˈdʒeːne/
Meaning"I need other hygiene products."
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Meaning

The speaker is saying that they need additional items used for personal hygiene, such as soap, shampoo, or toothpaste. It conveys a practical, everyday need rather than a wish or desire.

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When to use

Use this sentence while shopping, at a pharmacy, or when asking a friend or family member to bring you more hygiene supplies. It works in both formal and informal contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Miservonoaltriprodottiperl'igiene

1

Mi (indirect object pronoun)

Indicates that the need is for the speaker; it replaces 'a me' and is placed before the verb.

2

servono (impersonal verb)

The verb 'servire' is used impersonally; the subject is the thing needed, so it agrees in number with 'prodotti'.

3

altri (plural adjective)

Matches the plural noun 'prodotti' in gender and number.

4

per l'igiene (prepositional phrase)

The preposition 'per' + definite article 'l'' (elided form of 'la') introduces the purpose.

🗨In Conversation

A

Mi servono altri prodotti per l'igiene.

I need other hygiene products.

Certo, li trovi al reparto cosmetici.

Sure, you’ll find them in the cosmetics aisle.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Io servono altri prodotti per l'igiene.

    The verb must agree with the plural noun, not with the speaker. Use 'servono' without a subject pronoun.

  • Mi serve altri prodotti per l'igiene.

    Singular 'serve' is used for a singular noun. Since 'prodotti' is plural, use 'servono'.

  • Mi servono altri prodotti per igiene.

    The article is required; the correct form is 'per l'igiene' (elision of 'la').

↔Alternatives

  • Ho bisogno di altri prodotti per l'igiene.

    I need other hygiene products.

  • Mi servono più prodotti per l'igiene.

    I need more hygiene products.

  • Mi servirebbero altri prodotti per l'igiene.

    I would need other hygiene products.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, hygiene items are commonly bought in pharmacies (farmacie) as well as supermarkets. When asking for something in a store, using the impersonal construction 'Mi servono...' sounds polite and neutral. If you want to be extra courteous, you can add 'per favore' at the end.