Casualinterjection
dai
come on, go on, please
Literal Translation
"you give (imperative of 'dare')"
Formal Equivalent
su, per favore, coraggio
Examples in Context
"Dai, vieni con noi! Sarà divertente!"
"Come on, come with us! It'll be fun!"
"Dai, non fare così. Non è colpa tua."
"Come on, don't be like that. It's not your fault."
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Cultural Note
Italians use 'dai' dozens of times a day. It can express encouragement, impatience, disbelief, or a gentle plea depending on tone. It is one of the most versatile words in spoken Italian.
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