Italian Phrase
Ci sentiamo dopo.
Meaning
This phrase literally translates to 'we hear each other later' and is the standard way to say goodbye when you intend to speak again soon. It implies a future communication, typically via phone, text, or another conversation, rather than a physical meeting.
When to use
Use this when ending a phone call or a conversation with a friend, colleague, or family member whom you plan to contact again later that day or in the near future.
β¦Grammar Breakdown
Cisentiamodopo
Reflexive Pronoun 'Ci'
In this context, 'ci' acts as a reciprocal pronoun meaning 'each other'.
Present Tense for Future
Italians frequently use the present tense to describe actions that will happen in the very near future.
π¨In Conversation
Devo scappare in ufficio adesso.
I have to run to the office now.
Va bene, ci sentiamo dopo.
Alright, talk to you later.
βCommon Mistakes
Noi sentiamo dopo.
In Italian, the reflexive pronoun 'ci' is required to express the reciprocal action of 'hearing each other'.
Ci sentiremo dopo.
While the future tense is grammatically correct, Italians almost exclusively use the present tense 'sentiamo' for immediate future intentions.
βAlternatives
A dopo.
See you/talk to you later.
Ci vediamo dopo.
See you later (implies a physical meeting).
A piΓΉ tardi.
Until later.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, 'sentire' (to hear) is used for any non-physical contact like calls or messaging. Using 'ci sentiamo' shows a friendly openness to ongoing communication, which is a staple of Italian social dynamics.