Italian Expression · Intermediate
trattarsi di
to be about / to be a matter of
Pronunciation: trat-TAR-si di
Meaning
To concern or deal with a specific subject or issue.
Example
Si tratta di una questione importante per tutti noi.
It's an important matter for all of us.
Practice tips
- Practice trattarsi di 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.