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Italian Phrase

C'è qualcuno che sa fare il primo soccorso?

/tʃe ˈkwalkkuno ke sa ˈfare il ˈprimo soˈkorso/

Meaning"Is there anyone who knows how to do first aid?"

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Meaning

The sentence asks whether there is anyone who knows how to administer first aid. It combines a existence construction (C'è) with a relative clause that specifies the skill.

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When to use

Use this question in emergency situations, at a workplace, or when organizing a volunteer group and you need to know who can provide first‑aid assistance.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èqualcunochesafareilprimosoccorso?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', used to indicate existence: 'there is/are'.

2

qualcuno

Indefinite pronoun meaning 'someone' or 'anyone'.

3

che (relative pronoun)

Introduces a relative clause, referring back to 'qualcuno'.

4

sa (sapere)

Third‑person singular of 'sapere' meaning 'knows' (knowledge or ability).

5

fare + infinitive

After 'sapere' the infinitive expresses the skill: 'to do/perform'.

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il primo soccorso

Set phrase meaning 'first aid'.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'è qualcuno che sa fare il primo soccorso?

Is there anyone who knows how to do first aid?

Sì, Marco ha il corso di primo soccorso certificato.

Yes, Marco has a certified first‑aid course.

B

✕Common Mistakes

C'è qualcuno che fa il primo soccorso?
Use 'sa fare' (knows how to do) instead of 'fa' (does), which changes the meaning.
C'è qualcuno che sanno fare il primo soccorso?
The subject is singular ('qualcuno'), so the verb must agree in the third‑person singular.
C'è qualcuno che sa fare i primi soccorsi?
The phrase is fixed: 'il primo soccorso' (singular).

↔Alternatives

C'è qualcuno che conosce il primo soccorso?
Is there anyone who knows first aid?
Qualcuno sa fare il primo soccorso?
Does anyone know how to do first aid?
C'è chi sa fare il primo soccorso?
Is there anyone who can perform first aid?

Cultural Tip

In Italy, first‑aid training is often required for teachers, coaches, and many workplace environments. Knowing how to ask for a person with this skill can be crucial during public events, festivals, or when volunteering with local rescue groups (e.g., Croce Rossa). The phrase is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.