Italian Phrase
Fammi confermare.
Meaning
Literally, "Let me confirm." It is used when the speaker wants to double‑check or verify something before proceeding, often in business or polite conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need a moment to verify a detail, such as confirming a reservation, a price, or a piece of information, especially in informal or semi‑formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Fammiconfermare
Imperative + pronoun
"Fammi" is the imperative of "fare" (to do/make) combined with the clitic pronoun "mi" (me), meaning "let me".
Infinitive after "fammi"
The infinitive verb (here "confermare") follows "fammi" to express a request to perform the action.
🗨In Conversation
Fammi confermare.
Let me confirm.
Certo, ti faccio sapere subito.
Sure, I’ll let you know right away.
✕Common Mistakes
fa'mi confermare.
The apostrophe is not used; the correct form is "fammi" (single word).
Fai confermare.
"Fai" is the second‑person singular imperative; you need the first‑person request, which is "fammi".
↔Alternatives
Lasciami confermare.
Allow me to confirm.
Permettimi di confermare.
Permit me to confirm.
Devo confermare.
I need to confirm.
Cultural Tip
"Fammi" is informal; in a formal business email you would use "Mi faccia confermare" or "Mi permetta di confermare". The phrase "fammi sapere" (let me know) is extremely common in everyday Italian, so learners should feel comfortable with the structure.