Italian Phrase
Sì, per me va bene.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, that works for me” or “Sure, it’s fine by me.” It’s a casual, affirmative response indicating agreement or acceptance of a suggestion, plan, or arrangement.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone proposes a time, place, activity, or any decision and you want to confirm that it suits you. It’s common in informal conversations among friends, colleagues, or even in semi‑formal settings like meetings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,permevabene.
Sì
Simple affirmative “yes.” It can stand alone or introduce a longer agreement.
per me
Literally “for me,” used to express personal perspective or suitability.
va bene
The idiomatic expression meaning “it’s fine/okay.” It comes from the verb “andare” (to go) + adjective “bene.”
🗨In Conversation
Ci vediamo alle otto per cena?
Shall we meet at eight for dinner?
Sì, per me va bene.
Yes, that works for me.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, per me è bene.
The verb “essere” is not used here; the correct idiom is “va bene.”
Sì, per me va ben.
Missing the final “e” in “bene.”
Sì, per me va bene?
Adding a question mark changes the meaning to a doubtful tone; keep it a statement.
↔Alternatives
Sì, per me è ok.
Yes, it’s ok for me.
Va bene per me.
It’s fine for me.
Perfetto, mi va bene.
Perfect, that’s fine with me.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, “va bene” is a versatile phrase that can mean “okay,” “all right,” or “good.” Pairing it with “per me” makes the agreement personal. In more formal contexts you might say “Mi sembra adeguato” or “Concordo.” Avoid over‑using “Sì” alone when you want to stress that the suggestion fits your schedule or preferences.