Bedeutung
Moving very fast.
Kultureller Hintergrund
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.
The 'Social Shield'
Use 'Scusa, sono di corsa' to end a conversation politely when you need to leave.
Don't pluralize
Never say 'di corse'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Bedeutung
Moving very fast.
The 'Social Shield'
Use 'Scusa, sono di corsa' to end a conversation politely when you need to leave.
Don't pluralize
Never say 'di corse'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
The Superlative
Use 'di corsissima' with friends to show you are REALLY stressed for time. It adds a nice native touch!
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Scusa, non posso parlare ora, sono ___.
'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'?
'Di corsa' acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'mangiato'.
Match the response to the situation.
Your boss asks for a report immediately.
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, ___.
'Vado di corsa' is a common way to say you need to leave quickly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Di Corsa vs. In Fretta
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenScusa, non posso parlare ora, sono ___.
'Sono di corsa' is the standard way to say 'I'm in a hurry.'
How do you say 'I ate quickly'?
'Di corsa' acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'mangiato'.
Your boss asks for a report immediately.
This indicates you will do the task immediately and quickly.
A: Vuoi un altro bicchiere di vino? B: No grazie, devo scappare, ___.
'Vado di corsa' is a common way to say you need to leave quickly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt 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'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
in fretta
synonymin a hurry
al volo
similaron the fly
a tutta birra
similarat full speed
con calma
contrastcalmly / slowly
di corsissima
specialized formin a huge rush
