Bedeutung
Working hard on a task.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Maturità' (high school exit exam) is the ultimate 'mettersi d'impegno' moment for Italian teenagers. It is a rite of passage that requires months of intense study. The 'Made in Italy' brand is built on 'impegno.' Artisans in leather, fashion, and food pride themselves on the meticulous effort they put into their work. In cycling, a very popular sport in Italy, commentators often use this phrase to describe a rider who is trying to break away from the pack. Parents often use this phrase as a form of 'tough love' to encourage their children to take their responsibilities seriously.
Use it for motivation
Saying 'Mi metto d'impegno' is a great way to announce to others (and yourself) that you are starting a serious work session.
Reflexive Pronouns
Don't forget to change 'mi' to 'ti', 'si', etc. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Bedeutung
Working hard on a task.
Use it for motivation
Saying 'Mi metto d'impegno' is a great way to announce to others (and yourself) that you are starting a serious work session.
Reflexive Pronouns
Don't forget to change 'mi' to 'ti', 'si', etc. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Irony
Italians sometimes use this phrase ironically when someone is doing something very simple with exaggerated effort.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'mettersi d'impegno' in the present tense.
Se noi ________, finiremo il lavoro in tempo.
The subject is 'noi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'ci' and the verb must be 'mettiamo'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in the past tense?
Choose the correct option:
Reflexive verbs use 'essere' and the past participle must agree with the subject (Giulia = feminine singular = messa).
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Situation: You are telling your boss that you will focus intensely on the new report.
The phrase is used for tasks requiring focus, like a work report.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenSe noi ________, finiremo il lavoro in tempo.
The subject is 'noi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'ci' and the verb must be 'mettiamo'.
Choose the correct option:
Reflexive verbs use 'essere' and the past participle must agree with the subject (Giulia = feminine singular = messa).
Situation: You are telling your boss that you will focus intensely on the new report.
The phrase is used for tasks requiring focus, like a work report.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, it is grammatically correct, but 'mettersi d'impegno' is the standard idiomatic expression and sounds more natural.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your teacher, or your boss.
'Impegnarsi' is the general verb for 'to work hard.' 'Mettersi d'impegno' emphasizes the act of *starting* to work hard or the *intensity* of the focus.
Use 'essere' and make sure the past participle matches the subject: 'Lei si è messa d'impegno.'
Absolutely! It's perfect for things like learning an instrument, cooking, or sports.
Verwandte Redewendungen
mettercela tutta
synonymTo give it one's all
darsi da fare
similarTo get busy / To hustle
rimboccarsi le maniche
similarTo roll up one's sleeves
lavorare sodo
similarTo work hard
battere la fiacca
contrastTo slack off
