Italian Phrase
Ti piace correre?
Meaning
Literally, “Does it please you to run?” In everyday English this means “Do you like running?” The construction uses the verb ‘piacere’ which literally translates as ‘to be pleasing to’, so the thing that pleases (running) is the grammatical subject.
When to use
Use this question when you want to ask a friend, classmate, or colleague about their enjoyment of running, jogging, or any similar sport. It works in casual conversation and can also be used in a more formal setting if you keep the tone polite.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tipiacecorrere?
Ti (indirect object pronoun)
‘Ti’ is the second‑person singular indirect object pronoun, used with verbs like ‘piacere’ to indicate who likes something.
Piace (verb ‘piacere’)
‘Piace’ is the third‑person singular form of ‘piacere’; the verb agrees with the thing that is liked (here the infinitive ‘correre’).
Correre (infinitive as subject)
With ‘piacere’, the liked activity is expressed as an infinitive verb, which functions as the grammatical subject.
🗨In Conversation
Ti piace correre?
Do you like running?
Sì, mi piace molto. Vado al parco tre volte a settimana.
Yes, I like it a lot. I go to the park three times a week.
✕Common Mistakes
Ti piacciono correre?
‘Piacciono’ is plural and must agree with a plural noun, not an infinitive verb. The correct form is ‘Ti piace correre’.
Ti piace corrido?
‘Corrido’ is not a verb; the infinitive is ‘correre’. Use the infinitive after ‘piace’.
Ti piace correre?
In formal writing you might add a subject pronoun for clarity: ‘A te piace correre?’ but it’s rarely needed in spoken Italian.
↔Alternatives
Ti va di correre?
Do you feel like running?
Ti piace fare jogging?
Do you like jogging?
Ti piace correre al mattino?
Do you like running in the morning?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, running is often a social activity – many cities have ‘corsa di gruppo’ (group runs) organized by local clubs. When asking someone if they like running, a friendly tone and a smile are appreciated; Italians tend to respond with a brief personal anecdote rather than a simple yes/no. Also, remember that ‘piacere’ constructions are common for preferences, so you’ll hear similar patterns like ‘Ti piace la pizza?’ or ‘Ti piace ascoltare musica?’