Italian Phrase
Mi senti adesso?
Meaning
Literally, “Do you hear me now?” It is used to check whether the other person can hear you, especially after a technical glitch or when testing a microphone.
When to use
Say this during phone calls, video conferences, or any situation where the audio connection might be unstable. It’s also a friendly way to ask if the listener is paying attention after a pause.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Misentiadesso?
Mi (indirect object pronoun)
‘Mi’ is the first‑person singular indirect object pronoun, meaning ‘to me’ or ‘for me’. It precedes the verb.
senti (present indicative, 2nd person singular)
‘senti’ is the present tense of the verb ‘sentire’ (to hear, to listen) conjugated for ‘tu’ (you).
adesso (adverb)
‘adesso’ means ‘now’; it can be placed before or after the verb without changing the meaning.
Question mark
In Italian, the opening question mark (¿) is not used; only the closing ‘?’ is required.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao, mi senti adesso?
Hi, can you hear me now?
Sì, ora ti sento bene!
Yes, I can hear you fine now!
✕Common Mistakes
Mi sento adesso?
‘Sentirsi’ means ‘to feel’, so ‘Mi sento adesso’ translates to ‘I feel now’, which is unrelated to hearing.
Mi senti ora?
While not wrong, ‘ora’ is slightly less common than ‘adesso’ in this context; learners often mix the two.
Mi senti adesso!
A question should end with a question mark; using an exclamation changes the tone to a statement.
↔Alternatives
Mi senti ora?
Can you hear me now?
Mi ascolti adesso?
Are you listening to me now?
Puoi sentirmi adesso?
Can you hear me now?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, people often check the connection with a quick “Mi senti?” before launching into a conversation. Using ‘adesso’ adds a sense of immediacy, implying you just fixed something or switched devices. Keep the tone casual; in formal business calls you might say “Mi sente?” (using the formal ‘Lei’).