Italian Phrase
Ti senti in colpa per questo?
Meaning
Literally, ‘Do you feel in guilt because of this?’, i.e., ‘Do you feel guilty about this?’. It is used to ask someone whether they are experiencing guilt over a specific action or situation.
When to use
Use this question when you notice someone might be troubled by something they did, or when you want to check if a recent event is weighing on their conscience. It works in both informal and semi‑formal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tisentiincolpaperquesto?
Reflexive verb (sentirsi)
The verb *sentirsi* is used reflexively to talk about personal feelings; the clitic pronoun (ti) matches the subject.
Present tense conjugation
Second‑person singular of *sentirsi* in the present is *ti senti* (you feel).
Fixed expression *in colpa*
*In colpa* is an idiomatic phrase meaning ‘guilty’; the preposition *in* is always required.
Prepositional phrase *per questo*
*Per questo* means ‘because of this / about this’; it introduces the cause of the feeling.
🗨In Conversation
Ti senti in colpa per questo?
Do you feel guilty about this?
Sì, mi sento molto in colpa. Avrei dovuto avvisarti prima.
Yes, I feel very guilty. I should have warned you earlier.
✕Common Mistakes
Senti in colpa per questo?
Missing the reflexive pronoun *ti*; *sentire* without *si* talks about hearing, not feeling.
Ti senti colpa per questo?
The idiom requires *in colpa*; dropping the preposition makes the phrase unidiomatic.
Ti senti in colpa di questo?
The correct preposition after *in colpa* is *per*, not *di*.
↔Alternatives
Ti senti colpevole di questo?
Do you feel responsible for this?
Hai la sensazione di colpa per questo?
Do you have a feeling of guilt about this?
Ti senti responsabile di questo?
Do you feel responsible for this?
Cultural Tip
In Italian, *in colpa* is the most natural way to express guilt in everyday speech. The adjective *colpevole* is more formal and often appears in legal or moral discussions. When asking about feelings, always keep the reflexive pronoun (ti, mi, vi, ecc.) – omitting it sounds ungrammatical and can change the meaning to ‘do you sense…’ rather than ‘do you feel…’.