Italian Phrase
Cosa fare se ti entrano in casa?
Meaning
The sentence asks for advice on what actions to take in the event that someone breaks into your home. It conveys urgency and the need for a quick response plan.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing home‑security scenarios, talking to friends about safety measures, or asking a police officer or neighbor for practical steps after a burglary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cosafaresetientranoincasa?
Cosa + infinitive
After the interrogative 'cosa' you use the infinitive form of the verb to ask 'what to do'.
se + clause
The conjunction 'se' introduces a conditional clause, similar to 'if' in English.
Clitic pronoun with verb
The pronoun 'ti' (to you) is attached before the verb 'entrano', which is third‑person plural, indicating 'they enter you' (i.e., they break into your house).
Prepositional phrase 'in casa'
The preposition 'in' + noun 'casa' specifies the location where the action occurs.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa fare se ti entrano in casa?
What should I do if they break into my house?
Chiama subito la polizia, non toccare nulla e attendi gli agenti.
Call the police right away, don't touch anything, and wait for the officers.
✕Common Mistakes
Cosa fare se ti entra in casa?
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'entrano' not 'entra'.
Cosa fare se entrano ti in casa?
The clitic pronoun should be placed before the verb, not after.
Cosa fare se ti entrano nella casa?
Both 'in casa' and 'nella casa' are correct, but the original phrase uses the more common 'in casa'.
↔Alternatives
Cosa devo fare se mi entrano in casa?
What should I do if someone breaks into my house?
Che cosa fare se qualcuno entra in casa?
What to do if someone enters the house?
Qual è il primo passo se ti rubano in casa?
What is the first step if they steal from your house?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, it is common to call the emergency number 112 (or 113 for the police) as soon as you notice a break‑in. Italians also tend to secure the scene—avoid touching anything that could be evidence—so the police can investigate more effectively. Discussing home‑security measures is considered practical, not paranoid, especially in larger cities.