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Italian Phrase

Voglio prendere i giorni di ferie che mi restano.

/ˈvɔʎʎo ˈprɛndere i ˈdʒorni di ˈfɛrie ke mi reˈstano/
Meaning"I want to take the vacation days I have left."
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Meaning

Literally, “I want to take the vacation days that I have left.” It is a polite way to tell a manager or HR that you’d like to schedule the remaining days of your paid leave.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are requesting time off from work, especially after you have already used part of your annual leave and want to book the balance.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Voglioprendereigiornidiferiechemirestano

1

Voglio

First‑person singular of the verb *volere* (to want). Note the double ‘l’ – the common misspelling *voglio* is incorrect.

2

prendere

Infinitive meaning ‘to take’. Used after *volere* to express a desired action.

3

i giorni di ferie

A noun phrase meaning ‘the vacation days’. *Ferie* is a feminine plural noun; the article *i* agrees with *giorni* (masc. plural).

4

che mi restano

Relative clause with *che* (that/which) + indirect object pronoun *mi* (to me) + verb *restare* (to remain). It modifies *i giorni di ferie*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Voglio prendere i giorni di ferie che mi restano.

I’d like to take the vacation days I have left.

Certo, ti segno sul calendario e ti faccio sapere se ci sono problemi.

Sure, I’ll note it on the calendar and let you know if there are any issues.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Voglio prendere i giorni di ferie che mi restano.

    The verb *volere* is spelled with a double ‘l’: *Voglio*.

  • Voglio prendere i giorni di ferie che mi resta.

    Because *giorni* is plural, the verb must agree: *che mi restano*.

  • Voglio prendere i giorno di ferie che mi restano.

    The noun *giorno* must be plural to match *i giorni*.

↔Alternatives

  • Desidero utilizzare i giorni di ferie rimasti.

    I would like to use the remaining vacation days.

  • Vorrei programmare i giorni di ferie che mi restano.

    I would like to schedule the vacation days I have left.

  • Mi piacerebbe prendere i giorni di ferie ancora disponibili.

    I would like to take the vacation days still available.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, *ferie* are a legal right and are usually accrued throughout the year. Employees normally submit a written request to their supervisor or HR department at least a few weeks in advance. The tone of the request should be courteous but clear; adding *per favore* or *grazie* can soften the request further. Remember that in some small firms the manager may ask you to be flexible with dates to ensure business continuity.