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How to Say "Someone stole my wallet" in Italian
Someone stole my wallet. Use this urgent phrase when your wallet is missing and you suspect theft.
Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio.
mee AHN-noh ROO-bah-toh eel por-tah-FOH-lyohneutral
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Say this immediately to the police or to a shopkeeper if you realize your wallet is gone and you think it was taken. It's a direct statement of fact in an emergency.
Alternatives
- Qualcuno mi ha rubato il portafoglio.Slightly more explicit about 'someone' doing the action.
- È stato un furto!More general, meaning 'It was a theft!'
Ways to get it wrong
Mi hanno rubato
The 'mi' (to me) is essential; don't forget it when saying something was done to you.
Portafoglio vs. Borsa
Portafoglio is specifically a wallet; borsa is a handbag or purse.
A small cultural note
While reporting theft to the police is the official route, Italians might also express frustration or ask bystanders for help immediately after realizing the theft.
Frequently asked
how to say someone stole my wallet in italian
The most common phrase is 'Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio.' This directly translates to 'They stole my wallet from me.'
what to say to police if wallet stolen italy
You should say 'Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio' to report the theft. They will then ask you for more details.
italian for my wallet was stolen
The phrase 'Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio' is the standard way to say this. It uses the impersonal 'they' to indicate the unknown thief.
