Bedeutung
Always being active or busy.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Milan, being 'sempre in movimento' is a status symbol. It implies you are successful, in demand, and part of the city's 'frenesia'. While also used, it might be contrasted with the 'controra' (afternoon nap). Being 'sempre in movimento' during the hottest hours is seen as a bit crazy. Grandparents are often praised for being 'sempre in movimento'. It is seen as the secret to a long life (longevità). The Futurism movement in early 20th-century Italy glorified being 'in movimento' as a rejection of the static past.
Use it as a compliment
Italians love vitality. Telling an older person they are 'sempre in movimento' is a great way to praise their health.
Watch the preposition
Never say 'su movimento'. It's always 'in'.
Bedeutung
Always being active or busy.
Use it as a compliment
Italians love vitality. Telling an older person they are 'sempre in movimento' is a great way to praise their health.
Watch the preposition
Never say 'su movimento'. It's always 'in'.
Combine with 'nonostante'
To sound advanced, use it with 'nonostante' (despite): 'Nonostante la pioggia, è sempre in movimento'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'essere'.
Mia sorella e io ________ sempre in movimento.
The subject is 'Mia sorella e io' (we), so the verb must be 'siamo'.
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase?
A) Sono sempre su movimento. B) Sono sempre in movimento. C) Sono sempre a movimento.
The correct preposition is 'in'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vuoi sederti un momento? B: No grazie, preferisco ________.
The context of refusing to sit down suggests the person wants to stay active.
Match the situation to the meaning of the phrase.
Situation: A manager describing a fast-paced startup.
In a work context, it refers to the fast pace and constant activity of the business.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'Sempre in Movimento'
People
- • Athletes
- • Kids
- • Busy Moms
Places
- • Milan
- • New York
- • Stations
Work
- • Startups
- • Sales
- • Delivery
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMia sorella e io ________ sempre in movimento.
The subject is 'Mia sorella e io' (we), so the verb must be 'siamo'.
A) Sono sempre su movimento. B) Sono sempre in movimento. C) Sono sempre a movimento.
The correct preposition is 'in'.
A: Vuoi sederti un momento? B: No grazie, preferisco ________.
The context of refusing to sit down suggests the person wants to stay active.
Situation: A manager describing a fast-paced startup.
In a work context, it refers to the fast pace and constant activity of the business.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it's more common to say 'è in funzione' or 'si muove'. For people, it's an idiom; for machines, it's literal.
Usually positive (energetic), but can be negative if the person is stressed or frantic.
'Occupato' means you have a specific task. 'In movimento' describes your general nature or a very active period.
Yes, 'essere sempre in moto' is a very common and slightly more informal synonym.
You can say 'Sono in movimento', but if you are traveling, 'Sono in viaggio' is better.
No, it stays singular: 'Loro sono sempre in movimento'.
Yes, to describe a dynamic market or a proactive employee.
Yes! 'New York è una città sempre in movimento'.
'Essere pigro' (to be lazy) or 'stare fermo' (to stay still).
Absolutely. It's a great way to expand your descriptions of people.
Verwandte Redewendungen
non stare mai fermo
synonymTo never stay still
darsi da fare
similarTo get busy / to work hard
essere in moto
similarTo be in motion / started
stare con le mani in mano
contrastTo sit idly / do nothing
essere un vulcano
builds onTo be a volcano (of ideas/energy)
