Exercise 1.2: Practice Farewells – Saying Goodbye in Italian 👋 #

Ready to test your knowledge of Italian farewells? This exercise will help you practice saying goodbye in different contexts, from casual to formal. Don’t worry if it takes a few tries – Italians appreciate the effort, and so do we!

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Farewell #

Complete each sentence with the correct Italian farewell based on the context.

1. You: It’s 11 AM, and you’re leaving your friend Viktor’s workshop. You say, “_____ giornata!” (Have a good day!)

2. You: It’s late at night, and you’re about to go to bed. You tell your roommate, “_____!” (Good night!)

3. You: You’re leaving a client meeting in the afternoon. To be polite, you say, “_____.” (Goodbye!)

2. Match the Farewell – Pair Each Phrase with Its Use #

Match each Italian farewell with its correct use by writing the letter next to the answer.

1. Arrivederci
2. Buona serata
3. Ciao
4. Buonanotte
5. A presto

A) Casual goodbye with friends
B) See you soon
C) Good night, heading to bed
D) Polite goodbye for formal or informal settings
E) Have a good evening

3. Situational Responses – Choose Your Farewell #

Imagine yourself in each situation. Write down what you would say as a farewell in Italian.

1. Situation: You’re leaving a café after breakfast and thanking the barista for your coffee.

   • Response: ___________________________

2. Situation: You’re saying goodbye to an older colleague after a work meeting in the morning.

   • Response: ___________________________

3. Situation: You’re ending a late phone call with a friend around midnight.

   • Response: ___________________________

4. Creative Dialogue – Goodbye for Now! #

Write a short dialogue using two different Italian farewells. Imagine you’re chatting with a friend as you leave a restaurant. Here’s an example:

Example Dialogue:

• You: È stata una serata fantastica! Buona serata!
• Friend: Sì, ci vediamo presto. A presto!

Now it’s your turn! Write your own short dialogue below:

Bonus Challenge – Polite and Casual #

Write two versions of how you’d say goodbye to someone you’ll see tomorrow:

1. Formal: ___________________________
2. Informal: ___________________________

Answers #

✨ Keep practicing, and soon saying goodbye in Italian will feel as natural as saying hello! Buona fortuna! 🌟