Italian Phrase
Mi senti bene?
Meaning
Literally ‘Do you hear me well?’, this question is used to check whether the listener can hear the speaker clearly, especially on the phone, during a video call, or in a noisy setting.
When to use
Use it at the beginning of a conversation when you’re not sure the audio is clear, or when you notice the other person asking you to repeat yourself. It’s a polite way to confirm that the communication channel is working.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Misentibene?
Mi (indirect object pronoun)
‘Mi’ means ‘to me’ or ‘me’ as the indirect object; here it marks the person who receives the action of hearing.
senti (second‑person singular present)
‘senti’ is the present tense of ‘sentire’ (to hear/feel) conjugated for ‘tu’; it asks what *you* do.
bene (adverb)
‘bene’ modifies the verb and means ‘well, clearly’. It is not an adjective here.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao Marco, mi senti bene?
Hi Marco, can you hear me well?
Sì, ti sento perfettamente.
Yes, I hear you perfectly.
✕Common Mistakes
Mi sento bene?
‘Mi sento bene’ means ‘I feel good’, not ‘Do you hear me well’. The verb should be ‘senti’ (you hear).
Mi sente bene?
‘Mi sente bene’ uses the formal ‘Lei’ form; it’s correct only when speaking to a stranger with formal address. For a peer, use ‘senti’.
Mi senti buono?
‘Buono’ is an adjective meaning ‘good’; the adverb ‘bene’ is required to modify the verb.
↔Alternatives
Mi senti?
Do you hear me?
Mi senti chiaramente?
Do you hear me clearly?
Puoi sentirmi bene?
Can you hear me well?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, especially in professional or formal contexts, it’s common to quickly verify audio quality with a short phrase like ‘Mi senti bene?’ rather than a long explanation. Keep your tone friendly and slightly upbeat; a casual ‘Mi senti?’ works among friends, while ‘Mi sente bene?’ (formal ‘Lei’) is used with strangers or senior colleagues.