Italian Phrase
Chiama i soccorsi subito.
Meaning
A direct, urgent command telling someone to call the emergency services right away. It conveys that the situation requires immediate professional help.
When to use
Use this phrase in any emergency – a car accident, a medical crisis, a fire, or when you hear someone in danger. It is the go‑to sentence when you need help fast.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chiamaisoccorsisubito
Imperativo (2ª pers. sing.)
‘Chiama’ is the informal second‑person singular imperative of ‘chiamare’; the subject pronoun ‘tu’ is omitted.
Articolo determinativo plurale
‘i’ is the masculine plural definite article that must agree with the noun ‘soccorsi’.
Posizione dell’avverbio
‘subito’ (immediately) normally follows the direct object, but it can also be placed right after the verb for extra urgency.
🗨In Conversation
Chiama i soccorsi subito.
Call the emergency services immediately.
Sto chiamando, resta calmo.
I’m calling, stay calm.
✕Common Mistakes
chiamare i soccorsi subito.
Missing the imperative; you need ‘Chiama’ (or ‘Chiami’) to give a command.
Chiama soccorsi subito.
The definite article ‘i’ is required before ‘soccorsi’ in standard Italian.
Chiama i soccorsi adesso.
‘Adesso’ is less urgent than ‘subito’; native speakers prefer ‘subito’ in life‑or‑death situations.
↔Alternatives
Chiama subito i soccorsi.
Call the emergency services right away.
Chiama i soccorsi ora.
Call the emergency services now.
Chiama i soccorsi al più presto.
Call the emergency services as soon as possible.
Cultural Tip
In Italy the universal emergency number is 112; you can also dial 118 for medical emergencies, 113 for police, and 115 for fire. When you’re speaking to a stranger or in a formal setting, use the formal imperative ‘Chiami i soccorsi subito.’ The informal ‘Chiama…’ is perfect when you’re addressing a friend, a family member, or a child in a crisis.