che ci fare?

what are you doing here? (The usual Italian phrasing is “che ci fai?” or “che ci fa?”)

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phrase Common #8,736
what are you doing here? (The usual Italian phrasing is “che ci fai?” or “che ci fa?”) As written, “che ci fare?” is not a standard Italian phrase. The verb form changes with the subject: “Che ci fai?” addresses one person informally; “Che ci fa?” can address someone formally or refer to a third person.
IT: «Che ci fare?» non è la forma usuale; si dice «Che ci fai qui?»
EN: “Che ci fare?” isn’t the usual form; you say “What are you doing here?”