Meaning
in fact, indeed
- indeed
In a sentence
Sono stanco; infatti vado a dormire presto.
I'm tired; indeed, I'm going to sleep early.
Non è caro, infatti costa solo dieci euro.
It's not expensive; in fact, it only costs ten euros.
Aveva promesso di aiutarmi e infatti è arrivato puntuale.
He promised to help me, and indeed he arrived on time.
Usage notes
- Use 'infatti' to confirm or reinforce a previous statement, not just to agree. 'Sì, infatti' sounds more natural than 'sì, davvero'.
- Avoid overusing 'infatti' in formal writing; 'in effetti' or 'in realtà' may fit better.
- Common in spoken Italian, often at the start of a sentence. Not typically used in questions.