Bedeutung
Moving quickly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Italy, drinking coffee 'di fretta' at the bar counter is a standard morning ritual. It's social but efficient. There is a stereotype that Northerners (especially in Milan) are always 'di fretta', while Southerners prefer a slower pace. Being 'di fretta' is often the unofficial excuse for the assertive driving style found in cities like Rome or Naples. Being 'di fretta' during a Sunday family lunch is considered quite rude. Meals are meant to be 'con calma'.
The 'Essere' Rule
Always remember to use 'essere' (to be) when describing yourself. 'Sono di fretta' is your go-to phrase.
Double T
Don't forget the double 't' in fretta. If you say it with a single 't', it sounds like a different word!
Bedeutung
Moving quickly.
The 'Essere' Rule
Always remember to use 'essere' (to be) when describing yourself. 'Sono di fretta' is your go-to phrase.
Double T
Don't forget the double 't' in fretta. If you say it with a single 't', it sounds like a different word!
Polite Exit
Use 'sono un po' di fretta' to end a conversation politely without hurting feelings.
In vs Di
Use 'di fretta' for people and 'in fretta' for actions. 'Sono di fretta' vs 'Ho fatto in fretta'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb to say 'I am in a hurry'.
Io ___ di fretta.
In Italian, you use the verb 'essere' (to be) with 'di fretta' to describe your state.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He ate quickly'.
'Di fretta' acts as an adverb here to describe how he ate.
Match the response to the situation.
Your friend asks: 'Vuoi un altro caffè?' but your train leaves in 2 minutes.
This is the most natural way to decline because you are rushing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Perché corri? B: Perché ___ di fretta, il film inizia ora!
The speaker is talking about themselves in the present tense.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Di Fretta vs. Presto
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIo ___ di fretta.
In Italian, you use the verb 'essere' (to be) with 'di fretta' to describe your state.
Choose the correct way to say 'He ate quickly'.
'Di fretta' acts as an adverb here to describe how he ate.
Your friend asks: 'Vuoi un altro caffè?' but your train leaves in 2 minutes.
This is the most natural way to decline because you are rushing.
A: Perché corri? B: Perché ___ di fretta, il film inizia ora!
The speaker is talking about themselves in the present tense.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes! 'Ho fretta' means 'I have haste'. It's very common and almost identical to 'Sono di fretta'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Veloce' is an adjective (fast). 'Di fretta' describes a state of urgency.
Both are used, but 'di fretta' is more common with the verb 'essere' to describe a person.
You say 'Non aver fretta' or 'Fai con calma'.
No, for a car you would say 'va veloce'. 'Di fretta' is for people or actions.
Not exactly. It means you are rushing *right now*. 'Impegnato' means busy.
Young people might say 'vado a manetta' (I'm going at full throttle).
Yes, 'molto di fretta' or 'un po' di fretta' are very common.
It's just a fixed prepositional phrase. Languages often use different prepositions for the same idea!
Yes, it is a standard Italian phrase used from North to South.
Yes, for example: 'Ti scrivo di fretta per avvisarti che...'
Verwandte Redewendungen
in fretta e furia
similarIn a great, chaotic rush
di corsa
similarOn the run / very fast
con calma
contrastSlowly / with calm
sbrigarsi
builds onTo hurry up
frettoloso
specialized formHasty (adjective)
