A1 Collocation محايد

di corsa

Running

المعنى

Moving very fast.

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خلفية ثقافية

In Milan, 'andare di corsa' is a way of life. The city is the economic engine of Italy, and people pride themselves on their efficiency and fast pace compared to the rest of the country. The 'espresso' is designed to be drunk 'di corsa' at the bar counter. Sitting down for a coffee is a different social ritual; 'di corsa' implies you need your caffeine fix and must leave immediately. In the South, 'di corsa' might be used less frequently in social settings, as there is a higher cultural value placed on hospitality and taking time for guests. Being 'di corsa' can sometimes be seen as a sign of 'stress del Nord'. Italian parents often use 'di corsa' with children to get them ready for school. It's part of the daily 'fretta' (hurry) of family management.

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The 'Social Shield'

Use 'Scusa, sono di corsa' to end a conversation politely when you need to leave.

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Don't pluralize

Never say 'di corse'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.

المعنى

Moving very fast.

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The 'Social Shield'

Use 'Scusa, sono di corsa' to end a conversation politely when you need to leave.

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Don't pluralize

Never say 'di corse'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.

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The Superlative

Use 'di corsissima' with friends to show you are REALLY stressed for time. It adds a nice native touch!

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Scusa, non posso parlare ora, sono ___.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: di corsa

'Sono di corsa' is the standard way to say 'I'm in a hurry.'

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I ate quickly'?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ho mangiato di corsa.

'Di corsa' acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'mangiato'.

Match the response to the situation.

Your boss asks for a report immediately.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Lo faccio di corsa!

This indicates you will do the task immediately and quickly.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Vuoi un altro bicchiere di vino? B: No grazie, devo scappare, ___.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: vado di corsa

'Vado di corsa' is a common way to say you need to leave quickly.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Di Corsa vs. In Fretta

di corsa
Physical speed Physical speed
Neutral tone Neutral tone
in fretta
Lack of time Lack of time
Can imply sloppiness Can imply sloppiness

بنك التمارين

4 تمارين
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Scusa, non posso parlare ora, sono ___.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: di corsa

'Sono di corsa' is the standard way to say 'I'm in a hurry.'

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I ate quickly'?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ho mangiato di corsa.

'Di corsa' acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'mangiato'.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

Your boss asks for a report immediately.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Lo faccio di corsa!

This indicates you will do the task immediately and quickly.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Vuoi un altro bicchiere di vino? B: No grazie, devo scappare, ___.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: vado di corsa

'Vado di corsa' is a common way to say you need to leave quickly.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

Usually, we use it for people. For a car, say 'va veloce'.

'Di corsa' sounds more energetic and physical. 'In fretta' just means quickly.

Yes, it means you are in a rush to get somewhere, not that you are physically running.

'Di corsa' means in a hurry. 'Da corsa' means 'for racing' (like 'auto da corsa' - racing car).

Yes: 'Sono andato di corsa' (I went in a hurry).

No, it is always 'di corsa'.

Yes, but you will hear it more in busy northern cities.

You can say 'il film procede di corsa' if it's very fast-paced.

Say 'Non sono di corsa' or 'Faccio con calma'.

عبارات ذات صلة

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in fretta

synonym

in a hurry

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al volo

similar

on the fly

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a tutta birra

similar

at full speed

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con calma

contrast

calmly / slowly

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di corsissima

specialized form

in a huge rush

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