Italian Phrase
Mi dai i tuoi contatti?
Meaning
Literally ‘Will you give me your contacts?’, this is a casual way to ask someone for the ways you can reach them—phone number, email, Instagram, etc. It’s friendly but still polite enough for acquaintances.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’ve just met someone, after a brief conversation, or when you need to stay in touch for a project or social event. It’s appropriate in informal settings among peers, classmates, or coworkers who address each other with ‘tu’. For a more formal context, switch to the formal pronoun and verb form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Midaiituoicontatti?
Mi (indirect object pronoun)
‘Mi’ replaces ‘to me’ and is placed before the verb; it indicates who receives the action.
dai (present of dare)
Second‑person singular present of ‘dare’ (to give). In informal speech you use ‘dai’; the formal form would be ‘dà’.
i tuoi (possessive adjective + article)
Possessive adjectives in Italian need the definite article when they modify a plural noun: ‘i tuoi contatti’ = ‘your contacts’.
contatti (plural noun)
Plural of ‘contatto’; refers to phone numbers, email addresses, social‑media handles, etc.
🗨In Conversation
Mi dai i tuoi contatti?
Can you give me your contacts?
Certo! Ti mando il mio numero e Instagram.
Sure! I’ll send you my number and Instagram.
✕Common Mistakes
Mi dà i tuoi contatti?
‘Dà’ is the formal 3rd‑person singular; with ‘tu’ you must use ‘dai’. Use ‘Mi dà i suoi contatti?’ for formal address.
Mi dai i tuo contatti?
Possessive adjectives must agree in number and gender with the noun: ‘tuoi’ (plural) not ‘tuo’.
Mi dai il tuo contatti?
Singular article ‘il’ cannot modify the plural noun ‘contatti’; use the plural article ‘i’ or switch to singular ‘contatto’.
↔Alternatives
Puoi darmi i tuoi contatti?
Can you give me your contacts?
Mi passi i tuoi contatti?
Could you pass me your contacts?
Mi fornisci i tuoi contatti?
Could you provide me with your contacts?
Mi dai il tuo numero di telefono?
Can you give me your phone number?
Cultural Tip
In Italy it’s common to exchange contact details after a friendly meeting, but Italians often start with a softer request like ‘Posso avere il tuo numero?’ or ‘Ti va di scambiarci i contatti?’. If you’re speaking to someone older or in a business setting, use the formal ‘Lei’ and the verb form ‘Mi dà i suoi contatti?’ to show respect.