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Italian Phrase

Scegli la velocità che ti serve.

/ˈʃedʒi la ve.loˈtʃi.ta ke ti ˈser.ve/
Meaning"Choose the speed you need."
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Meaning

The sentence tells someone to pick the speed that best fits their needs. It can refer to any adjustable speed – a car’s cruise control, a printer’s settings, a treadmill’s pace, or even the tempo of a conversation.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are helping someone select a speed setting on a device, when you are giving advice about how fast to go in a physical activity, or when you are simply encouraging a friend to choose the pace that feels right for them.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sceglilavelocitàchetiserve

1

Imperativo (Scegli)

‘Scegli’ is the second‑person singular imperative of *scegliere* (to choose). Use it for direct commands or friendly suggestions.

2

Articolo determinativo (la)

‘la’ is the feminine singular definite article, matching the noun *velocità*.

3

Sostantivo (velocità)

*Velocità* is a feminine noun meaning ‘speed’ or ‘pace’.

4

Pronome relativo (che)

‘che’ introduces a relative clause and refers back to *velocità*.

5

Pronome clitico (ti)

‘ti’ is the second‑person singular indirect object pronoun, equivalent to ‘to you’.

6

Verbo servire (serve)

‘serve’ is the third‑person singular present of *servire* (to be needed). With *ti* it means ‘you need’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quale impostazione vuoi per la stampante?

Which setting do you want for the printer?

Scegli la velocità che ti serve.

Choose the speed you need.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Scegli la velocità che serve a te.

    The verb *servire* already includes the indirect object pronoun; adding *a te* is redundant.

  • Scegli la velocità ti serve la.

    Word order matters; the relative clause must follow the noun it modifies.

  • Scegliere la velocità che ti serve.

    In the imperative you drop the infinitive ending; use *scegli* not *scegliere*.

↔Alternatives

  • Seleziona la velocità di cui hai bisogno.

    Select the speed you need.

  • Scegli la velocità adatta a te.

    Choose the speed that suits you.

  • Prendi la velocità che ti conviene.

    Take the speed that works for you.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian the imperative can sound quite direct, so it’s common to soften it with a friendly tone or a preceding ‘per favore’ in formal contexts. *Ti serve* is a very natural way to say ‘you need’ and is used in everyday speech, especially when talking about practical needs like speed, size, or amount.