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help

help

interjection elp Rare

Origin: English loanword used as an exclamation.

Usage Note

Help is used in Italian as an exclamation borrowed directly from English, typically in informal or online contexts to signal distress or ask for assistance humorously. It is invariable. The native Italian equivalent is aiuto. In digital communication help appears frequently in captions, memes, and social media.

Examples

"Help, non riesco ad aprire il file!"

Natural Translation

Help, I can't open the file!

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