Someone has damaged my car.
dan-neg-GYA-toh — 'gg' before 'i' makes a soft 'j' sound; stress on the third syllable.
Use to report deliberate damage to property — vandalism, keyed car, broken window. Even if you did not witness the act, reporting it creates a legal record for insurance.
'Danneggiare' covers both accidental and intentional damage. To specify vandalism, add 'intenzionalmente' or 'di proposito'. The police report is essential for insurance claims.
Hanno rigato la vernice della mia macchina.
They have scratched the paint on my car.
Specific description — helps police identify a pattern of vandalism.
Hanno rotto il finestrino.
They have broken the window.
Common form of vehicle vandalism — may indicate attempted theft.
Qualcuno ha scritto graffiti sul muro del mio negozio.
Someone has written graffiti on my shop wall.
Property damage to business premises — higher priority report.
Italian condominium administrators are legally required to provide CCTV footage to police upon an official written request. Retention period is typically 24-72 hours for motion-activated systems.