A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "My room was broken into" in Italian
Report a break-in to authorities or hotel staff in Italy with this direct phrase.
La mia stanza è stata scassinata.
lah MEE-ah STAHN-tsah EH STAH-tah skah-shee-NAH-tahneutral
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Use this when you discover that someone has forced entry into your hotel room or private lodging. It's the direct way to report the crime to the police or hotel management.
Alternatives
- Hanno scassinato la mia stanza.Focuses on the action rather than the state of the room.
- Qualcuno è entrato nella mia stanza.A bit softer, implies entry without necessarily confirming forced entry.
Ways to get it wrong
Scassinata vs. Scassata
Scassinata means broken into by force; scassata means broken or damaged.
Stanza vs. Camera
While 'camera' can mean room, 'stanza' is more common for a hotel room or lodging.
A small cultural note
Italians tend to be direct when reporting crimes. Don't hesitate to use this phrase clearly and firmly.
Frequently asked
What to say if my hotel room was broken into?
Say 'La mia stanza è stata scassinata.' This directly tells staff or police that someone broke in.
How to report a burglary in Italy?
For a break-in at your accommodation, use 'La mia stanza è stata scassinata.' For other burglaries, you might need 'furto' (theft).
Is 'scassinata' the right word for break-in?
Yes, 'scassinata' specifically means broken into by force, which is what you'd use for a crime like this.
