What does chi in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word chi in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use chi in Italian.

The word chi in Italian means he who, she who, anyone, who, those who, chi, to whom, to whom it may concern, Who are you trying to kid? Who are you kidding!, who are you kidding?, you're telling me!, that's life, some have it all, some people have all the luck, who am I kidding?, who am I trying to kid?, well begun is half done, What on earth am I doing this for?, What on earth are we doing this for?, He who seeks shall find, Seek and ye shall find., he who seeks shall find, Seek and ye shall find, responsible party, to those concerned, He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword., Women spell trouble., sour grapes, The early bird gets the worm., No one to blame but oneself, He who makes his bed must lie in it, Who was it?, Who did it?, If you want something done, do it yourself, Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today., If at first you don't succeed try and try again, Practice makes perfect, will never let me hear the end of it!, I'll never hear the end of it!, Who would have thought?, who knows?, Those who love me will follow me, A leopard can't change its spots., stand in for someone, act in someone's stead (more formal), take someone's place, Look who the cat dragged in!, Long time no see!, So you didn't fall off the face of the earth!, No pain, no gain, Nothing ventured nothing gained, as you sow, so you shall reap, Those who make themselves sheep, will be eaten by the wolf, on behalf of, on his behalf, and so on and so forth, etc. etc., the list goes on, you name it, chi-square, You break it, you bought it., who cares, As you sow so shall you reap, sow the wind, and reap the whirlwind, A contented mind is a perpetual feast, Be happy with what you've got, You snooze you lose, He who hesitates is lost., Fancy meeting you here!, Look who it is!, Who are they?, Silence gives consent., the early bird catches the worm, Who said anything about that?, Grasp all, lose all., A friend is a treasure, If you sleep with dogs you'll wake up with fleas., Slow and steady wins the race., Time will tell., With whom?, Who do you think you're dealing with?, Who do you think you're dealing with?, With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?, Who can I talk to?, Who did you come with?, whose, who cares, no-one will know, no-one will be any the wiser, be vigilant, be suspicious, anyone who touches it will be in trouble, anyone who touches of mine will be in trouble, in love, the winner is the one who flees, guess who? Guess who it is?, who are you?, who do you think you are?, there is none so deaf as he who will not hear, there are people who, if you didn't know, if you weren't aware, he who laughs last laughs best, listen to who's talking!, every man for himself, come on, whoever's turn it is!, be attentive, be on the alert, take it from someone who knows. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word chi

he who, she who

pronome (colui che, colei che)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Vince chi risponde a più domande correttamente.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. He who laughs last, laughs best.

anyone

pronome (qualcuno che)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
C'è mica chi si offre volontario per aiutare sabato alla mensa dei poveri?
Anyone volunteering to help out at the soup kitchen on Saturday?

who

pronome (quale persona?)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Chi è stato a rovesciare il latte?
Who spilled the milk?

those who

pronome (uno..., un altro...)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
C'è chi è a favore e chi è contro il nucleare.
There are those in favor of nuclear energy, and those against it.

chi

sostantivo femminile (lettera dell'alfabeto greco) (Greek alphabet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La "chi" greca è una consonante aspirata.
The Greek "chi" is an aspirated consonant.

to whom

pronome (a quale persona)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Who did he hurt?

to whom it may concern

(formal letters)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Who are you trying to kid? Who are you kidding!

interiezione (dimostrare diffidenza, incredulità)

Tua madre ti lascia tornare a casa all'alba? Ma a chi la racconti!
Your mum lets you to stay out until dawn? Who are you kidding!

who are you kidding?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

you're telling me!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that's life

(idiom)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

some have it all, some people have all the luck

(idiom)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

who am I kidding?, who am I trying to kid?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

well begun is half done

(espressione idiomatica)

What on earth am I doing this for?, What on earth are we doing this for?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

He who seeks shall find, Seek and ye shall find.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Chi cerca trova, mi diceva sempre mia nonna.
My grandmother always said he who seeks shall find.

he who seeks shall find, Seek and ye shall find

Sei sicuro che "chi cerca trova" non si adatti anche a te?
Are you sure "Seek and ye shall find" doesn't also apply to you?

responsible party

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

to those concerned

He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Women spell trouble.

interiezione (idiomatico (dalle donne vengono solo guai) (Italian proverb)

sour grapes

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
She said she didn't like my shoes, but I think that's just sour grapes.

The early bird gets the worm.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

No one to blame but oneself, He who makes his bed must lie in it

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Who was it?, Who did it?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

If you want something done, do it yourself

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

If at first you don't succeed try and try again, Practice makes perfect

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

will never let me hear the end of it!, I'll never hear the end of it!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Who would have thought?

who knows?

Those who love me will follow me

(Biblical reference)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

A leopard can't change its spots.

(People don't change.)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

stand in for someone, act in someone's stead (more formal), take someone's place

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Look who the cat dragged in!, Long time no see!, So you didn't fall off the face of the earth!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

No pain, no gain, Nothing ventured nothing gained

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

as you sow, so you shall reap

Those who make themselves sheep, will be eaten by the wolf

(If you're meek, you will get stepped on.)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

on behalf of

on his behalf

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

and so on and so forth, etc. etc., the list goes on, you name it

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

chi-square

sostantivo maschile (test statistico) (statistical test)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")

You break it, you bought it.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

who cares

As you sow so shall you reap

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

sow the wind, and reap the whirlwind

(pay the consequences for [sth])

A contented mind is a perpetual feast, Be happy with what you've got

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

You snooze you lose, He who hesitates is lost.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Fancy meeting you here!, Look who it is!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Who are they?

pronome (quali persone sono)

Silence gives consent.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

the early bird catches the worm

Who said anything about that?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Grasp all, lose all.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

A friend is a treasure

If you sleep with dogs you'll wake up with fleas.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Slow and steady wins the race.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Time will tell.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

With whom?

pronome (assieme a chi)

Who do you think you're dealing with?

interiezione (minaccia, provocazione)

Who do you think you're dealing with?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

(formale, cortese (espressione di cortesia) (formal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Who can I talk to?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Who did you come with?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

whose

pronome (della persona che)

who cares

no-one will know, no-one will be any the wiser

be vigilant, be suspicious

anyone who touches it will be in trouble

anyone who touches of mine will be in trouble

(also figurative)

in love, the winner is the one who flees

(literal translation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

guess who? Guess who it is?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

who are you?, who do you think you are?

(colloquial)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

there is none so deaf as he who will not hear

(saying)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

there are people who

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

if you didn't know, if you weren't aware

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

he who laughs last laughs best

(proverb)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

listen to who's talking!

every man for himself

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Capimmo che la situazione era seria una volta udito: "Si salvi chi può!".

come on, whoever's turn it is!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

be attentive, be on the alert

take it from someone who knows

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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