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PhrasesOn the PlaneHo dimenticato la mia borsa nel vano portabagagli.
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Ho dimenticato la mia borsa nel vano portabagagli.

I left my bag in the overhead compartment.

Pronunciation

di-men-ti-CA-to — stress on fourth syllable. 'Vano' is VA-no.

When to use it

After disembarking or just before leaving when you realise you left something in the overhead bin.

What it means

'Ho dimenticato' (I forgot/left behind) is the passato prossimo of 'dimenticare'. 'Nel vano portabagagli' (in the overhead compartment) is the precise location. Report immediately after disembarking — cleaning crews find items and hand them to lost property, but recovery is not guaranteed.

Variations

Ho lasciato il cappotto sopra.

I left my coat up there.

Can go back if you haven't left the gate area yet

Mi sono dimenticato le cuffie sul sedile.

I forgot my headphones on the seat.

Report to the airline desk immediately

Ho perso il passaporto a bordo.

I lost my passport on board.

Emergency — contact airline staff and then the police

Mini Dialogue

— Ho dimenticato la mia borsa nel vano portabagagli! — Vada subito al banco della compagnia aerea. L'aereo sta facendo la pulizia. — È il gate B12? — Sì, corra! Ce la può ancora fare.

— I left my bag in the overhead compartment! — Go immediately to the airline's desk. The plane is being cleaned. — Is it gate B12? — Yes, run! You might still make it.

Cultural Note

Items left on aircraft in Italy are handed to the airline's ground staff, who send them to the central lost property office. Recovery depends on how quickly you report the loss. Travel insurance may cover the cost of replacing items if not recovered. Always do a final check of your seat, seatback pocket, and overhead bin before deplaning.