B1 Expression غیر رسمی

chi più ne ha, più ne metta

the more the better

معنی

Used to describe an endless variety.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase is often used to describe the 'antipasto toscano' or 'antipasto pugliese', where the table is covered in dozens of small plates. In historical markets like Vucciria (Palermo) or Porta Portese (Rome), vendors use this logic to show they have everything a customer could want. During Christmas or Easter, the list of relatives and gifts is often described with this phrase to emphasize the joyful chaos. Italians often use this phrase with a sigh to describe the endless documents required for any official task.

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The Rule of Three

Always list at least three things before using this phrase. Using it after just one thing sounds like you've run out of ideas.

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Subjunctive Alert

Don't say 'mette'. Even many Italians make mistakes with the subjunctive, but 'metta' is the correct form for this idiom.

معنی

Used to describe an endless variety.

🎯

The Rule of Three

Always list at least three things before using this phrase. Using it after just one thing sounds like you've run out of ideas.

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Subjunctive Alert

Don't say 'mette'. Even many Italians make mistakes with the subjunctive, but 'metta' is the correct form for this idiom.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct idiomatic phrase.

Al mercato c'erano mele, arance, banane e chi più ne ___, più ne ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ha / metta

The phrase is fixed: 'ha' (indicative) and 'metta' (subjunctive).

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'chi più ne ha, più ne metta'?

Scegli la situazione corretta:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Describing a chaotic room full of different toys and clothes.

The phrase is used for variety and abundance in informal contexts.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Com'era il buffet?' B: 'Incredibile! C'erano dolci, salati, frutta...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ...e chi più ne ha, più ne metta!

This is the natural way to conclude a list describing a rich buffet.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Where to use 'Chi più ne ha...'

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Food

  • Buffets
  • Pizza toppings
  • Market stalls
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Problems

  • Bureaucracy
  • Bad luck
  • Busy days

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct idiomatic phrase. جای خالی B1

Al mercato c'erano mele, arance, banane e chi più ne ___, più ne ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ha / metta

The phrase is fixed: 'ha' (indicative) and 'metta' (subjunctive).

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'chi più ne ha, più ne metta'? Choose B1

Scegli la situazione corretta:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Describing a chaotic room full of different toys and clothes.

The phrase is used for variety and abundance in informal contexts.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Com'era il buffet?' B: 'Incredibile! C'erano dolci, salati, frutta...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ...e chi più ne ha, più ne metta!

This is the natural way to conclude a list describing a rich buffet.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is always 'chi più ne ha'. The 'ne' is essential because it refers to the items you are talking about.

Only if you have a very friendly relationship with the person. Otherwise, use 'e così via' or 'eccetera'.

Not necessarily, but it can be used to complain about a 'mess' or 'too many things'.

It's a partitive pronoun meaning 'of it' or 'of them', referring to the category of things in your list.

Yes, it is a standard Italian expression used from North to South.

No, 'metti' is the second person. The phrase uses the third person singular subjunctive 'metta'.

Yes, but it's much more descriptive and emphasizes the variety and quantity.

Yes! 'C'erano russi, americani, cinesi e chi più ne ha, più ne metta.'

Hold the 't' sound for a split second longer before releasing it. MET-TA.

Not really, the whole phrase is usually kept together to maintain its rhythm.

عبارات مرتبط

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e via dicendo

synonym

and so on

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di tutto e di più

similar

everything and more

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e compagnia bella

similar

and that whole lot

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e quant'altro

synonym

and whatever else

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