Bedeutung
To feel optimistic.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Journalists often blame a loss on 'morale basso' rather than tactics. It's a key part of sports analysis. In Italian offices, 'fare morale' means to do something (like getting coffee together) to boost the group's spirit. Italians generally appreciate 'solarità' (sunniness). Having 'il morale alto' makes you a more desirable social companion. During difficult historical moments, 'tenere il morale alto' is seen as a patriotic duty of resilience.
Gender Trap
Always use 'il' (masculine). 'La morale' is a completely different concept (ethics).
Verb Choice
Use 'tenere' (to keep) instead of 'avere' when you want to sound more encouraging to others.
Bedeutung
To feel optimistic.
Gender Trap
Always use 'il' (masculine). 'La morale' is a completely different concept (ethics).
Verb Choice
Use 'tenere' (to keep) instead of 'avere' when you want to sound more encouraging to others.
Sports Talk
If you want to bond with Italians, talk about the 'morale' of their favorite football team.
Opposites
Learn 'morale a terra' at the same time to double your vocabulary for expressing moods.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct gender for 'morale' in this context.
Dopo la vittoria, la squadra ha ___ morale alto.
'Morale' meaning mood/spirit is always masculine in Italian.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'avere'.
Noi ________ il morale alto perché oggi è venerdì!
The subject is 'Noi' (we), so the verb must be 'abbiamo'.
Which response is most appropriate for someone who just failed a test but needs encouragement?
Ho fallito l'esame, sono tristissimo.
'Tieni il morale alto' is a common way to encourage someone to stay optimistic.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Perché sorridi? B: Perché ho ricevuto una bella notizia e ho il ______ alto.
While 'umore' fits the meaning, 'morale alto' is the specific fixed expression used here.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Il Morale vs. La Morale
When to use 'Morale Alto'
Sports
- • Victory
- • Team Spirit
- • Pre-match
Work
- • Promotion
- • Bonus
- • Good Culture
Personal
- • Good News
- • Sunshine
- • Recovery
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDopo la vittoria, la squadra ha ___ morale alto.
'Morale' meaning mood/spirit is always masculine in Italian.
Noi ________ il morale alto perché oggi è venerdì!
The subject is 'Noi' (we), so the verb must be 'abbiamo'.
Ho fallito l'esame, sono tristissimo.
'Tieni il morale alto' is a common way to encourage someone to stay optimistic.
A: Perché sorridi? B: Perché ho ricevuto una bella notizia e ho il ______ alto.
While 'umore' fits the meaning, 'morale alto' is the specific fixed expression used here.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, we always use 'alto' (high) or 'basso' (low) for morale, never 'grande' or 'piccolo'.
Rarely. Even for a group, we say 'il morale della squadra' (the morale of the team).
'Umore' is your temporary mood (happy/sad). 'Morale' is your deeper sense of optimism and confidence.
It's neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends.
No, it only applies to people or groups of people (teams, nations, companies).
You can use 'alzare il morale' or 'sollevare il morale'.
No, because 'morale' is masculine, 'alto' must stay masculine.
Yes, many Italian pop songs use it to describe feelings of love or success.
Yes, saying you try to keep 'il morale alto' in the team is a great trait to mention.
The most common opposite is 'morale basso' or 'morale a terra'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
essere su di morale
synonymTo be in high spirits
sollevare il morale
builds onTo lift someone's spirits
avere il morale a terra
contrastTo be very depressed
essere di buon umore
similarTo be in a good mood
avere il morale alle stelle
specialized formTo be ecstatic
