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PhrasesAt the AirportHo dimenticato qualcosa sull'aereo. A chi devo rivolgermi?
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Ho dimenticato qualcosa sull'aereo. A chi devo rivolgermi?

I left something on the plane. Who should I speak to?

Pronunciation

di-men-ti-CA-to — stress on fourth syllable. ri-VOL-ger-mi — reflexive verb.

When to use it

Immediately after disembarking when you realise you left an item on the aircraft.

What it means

'Ho dimenticato' (I forgot/left behind) is the passato prossimo of 'dimenticare'. 'A chi devo rivolgermi?' (who should I speak to?) uses 'rivolgersi' (to address oneself to / to turn to), a reflexive verb essential for navigating bureaucratic situations in Italy.

Variations

Ho perso il mio telefono a bordo.

I lost my phone on board.

'A bordo' means on board — used for planes, ships, and trains

C'è un ufficio oggetti smarriti?

Is there a lost and found office?

'Oggetti smarriti' is the standard Italian term for lost property

Posso rientrare sull'aereo a cercare la mia borsa?

Can I go back on the plane to look for my bag?

Usually not possible — staff will check for you

Mini Dialogue

— Ho dimenticato il mio passaporto sull'aereo. A chi devo rivolgermi? — Vada immediatamente al banco della compagnia aerea. — È ancora qui l'aereo? — Sì, sta facendo la pulizia. Faccia in fretta. — Grazie, corro!

— I left my passport on the plane. Who should I speak to? — Go immediately to the airline's desk. — Is the plane still here? — Yes, it's being cleaned. Be quick. — Thank you, I'll run!

Cultural Note

If you leave something on a plane, contact the airline's ground staff immediately before the aircraft is cleared. Items found during cleaning are handed to the airline's lost property office. Recovery is not guaranteed and can take days. Always photograph important documents before travelling.