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Italian Phrase

Voglio conoscere i miei colleghi.

/ˈvɔʎʎo konoˈʃe.re i ˈmjɛi kolˈleɡɡi/
Meaning"I want to get to know my colleagues."
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Meaning

The speaker expresses a desire to get to know the people they work with. It’s a polite way to show interest in building professional relationships.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you start a new job, join a new team, or simply want to deepen connections with coworkers during meetings, coffee breaks, or team‑building events.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Voglioconoscereimieicolleghi

1

Voglio (volere)

‘Voglio’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb ‘volere’ (to want). It is followed by an infinitive.

2

conoscere (infinitive)

‘Conoscere’ means ‘to know’ or ‘to become acquainted with’. After ‘volere’, the verb stays in its infinitive form.

3

i (definite article)

Plural masculine definite article used before a noun that is known to both speakers.

4

miei (possessive adjective)

Masculine plural form of ‘mio’, agreeing in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

5

colleghi (noun)

Plural masculine noun meaning ‘colleagues’ or ‘co‑workers’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ciao, sono Laura, piacere di conoscerti.

Hi, I’m Laura, nice to meet you.

Piacere, anche io voglio conoscere i miei colleghi.

Nice to meet you, I also want to get to know my colleagues.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Voglio conosco i miei colleghi.

    After ‘volere’ you must use the infinitive, not the conjugated form.

  • Voglio conoscere miei colleghi.

    The definite article ‘i’ is required before a plural masculine noun.

  • Voglio conoscere i mio collega.

    ‘Collega’ is singular; you need the plural ‘colleghi’ to match ‘i miei’.

↔Alternatives

  • Desidero conoscere i miei colleghi.

    I desire to get to know my colleagues.

  • Mi piacerebbe conoscere i miei colleghi.

    I would like to get to know my colleagues.

  • Vorrei conoscere i miei colleghi.

    I would like to get to know my colleagues.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian workplaces relationships are often built over coffee or lunch. Saying ‘Voglio conoscere i miei colleghi’ shows openness and can lead to informal invitations for a break together. Remember that ‘conoscere’ is used for people you are not yet familiar with, while ‘sapere’ refers to factual knowledge.