Italian Phrase
Ti avvisa in caso di incendio.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that something – usually a fire‑alarm system or a person – will give a warning if a fire occurs. It is a typical safety‑instruction phrase.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing the function of fire‑alarm devices, safety protocols in buildings, or when explaining how a system will alert you in an emergency.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tiavvisaincasodiincendio.
Ti (indirect object pronoun)
‘Ti’ is the second‑person singular indirect object pronoun, meaning ‘to you’ or ‘you’ as the recipient of an action.
avvisa (present indicative)
‘avvisa’ is the third‑person singular present indicative of the verb ‘avvisare’ (to warn/notify).
in caso di (set phrase)
‘in caso di’ literally means ‘in case of’ and is used to introduce a possible situation.
incendio (noun)
‘incendio’ means ‘fire’; it is a masculine singular noun.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa fa il nuovo allarme?
What does the new alarm do?
Ti avvisa in caso di incendio.
It warns you in case of fire.
✕Common Mistakes
Ti avviso in caso di incendio.
‘avviso’ is first‑person singular; the correct third‑person form is ‘avvisa’.
Avvisa te in caso di incendio.
Pronoun placement in Italian comes before the verb, not after it.
Ti avvisa in caso di fuoco.
‘fuoco’ is also correct for ‘fire’, but ‘incendio’ is the term used in official safety contexts.
↔Alternatives
Ti avverte in caso di incendio.
It alerts you in case of fire.
Ti segnala un incendio.
It signals a fire to you.
Ti dà l'allarme in caso di incendio.
It gives you the alarm in case of fire.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, fire‑safety regulations require clear, audible warnings in public places, schools, and workplaces. The phrase is therefore common on signage and in instruction manuals. Keep the register neutral; it works both in formal written safety notices and in everyday spoken explanations.