Italian Idiom · Intermediate
fare schifo
to suck / to be disgusting
Pronunciation: FA-re SKI-fo
Meaning
To be extremely unpleasant, bad, or repulsive, often used informally.
Example
Questo cibo fa schifo, non lo mangerò.
This food sucks, I won't eat it.
Practice tips
- Practice fare schifo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian idiom is for intermediate-level learners.