Italian Word · Intermediate
mancare
to miss / to lack / to be absent
Pronunciation: man-KA-re
Meaning
To be absent, insufficient, or to feel the absence of someone or something.
Example
Mi manchi molto quando sei via.
I miss you a lot when you're away.
Practice tips
- Practice mancare 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.