Signification
Feeling strong displeasure.
Contexte culturel
Anger is often expressed through the 'mano a borsa' gesture, where all fingers touch the thumb and the hand moves up and down. Expressions of anger can be more theatrical and vocal, often involving regional dialects which have their own specific words for 'angry'. While Italians are expressive, being 'arrabbiato' with a superior is usually handled with 'lei' (formal you) and more tempered language. Talk shows in Italy often feature guests who are 'arrabbiati', and this is considered entertaining rather than scandalous.
Agreement is Key
Always check if you are talking about a man, woman, or group. The ending changes!
Avoid 'Incazzato'
It's very common but can be offensive in professional or polite settings.
Signification
Feeling strong displeasure.
Agreement is Key
Always check if you are talking about a man, woman, or group. The ending changes!
Avoid 'Incazzato'
It's very common but can be offensive in professional or polite settings.
Use 'Con'
Never say 'arrabbiato a'. It's always 'con' for people.
Gestures
Don't forget to use your hands! A little movement adds authenticity to your 'rabbia'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'arrabbiato'.
Le mie sorelle sono molto ______ con me.
The subject 'Le mie sorelle' is feminine plural, so the adjective must end in -ate.
Which preposition is correct?
Sono arrabbiato ____ Luigi.
In Italian, you are angry 'with' (con) a person.
Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.
1. Arrabbiato nero, 2. Un po' arrabbiato, 3. Arrabbiatissimo
'Nero' intensifies to the extreme, while '-issimo' is a standard superlative.
What would Maria say?
Paolo: 'Ho dimenticato il tuo compleanno!' Maria: 'Cosa?! Io ______!'
Maria is a woman, so she uses the feminine 'arrabbiata' with the verb 'essere'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender & Number Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLe mie sorelle sono molto ______ con me.
The subject 'Le mie sorelle' is feminine plural, so the adjective must end in -ate.
Sono arrabbiato ____ Luigi.
In Italian, you are angry 'with' (con) a person.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
'Nero' intensifies to the extreme, while '-issimo' is a standard superlative.
Paolo: 'Ho dimenticato il tuo compleanno!' Maria: 'Cosa?! Io ______!'
Maria is a woman, so she uses the feminine 'arrabbiata' with the verb 'essere'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's very versatile. You can say 'sono un po' arrabbiato' for small things.
Yes! 'Il mio gatto è arrabbiato' is perfectly fine.
'Furioso' is much stronger, like 'furious' in English.
Always 'essere'. 'Stare arrabbiato' is used in some regional dialects but 'essere' is the standard.
Use the reflexive verb: 'Mi sto arrabbiando'.
No, it's a standard idiom and has nothing to do with race; it refers to 'dark' mood.
No, it must be 'con te'.
'Calmo' (calm) or 'contento' (happy).
Yes, but 'disappuntato' or 'contrariato' sounds more professional.
The double 'r' in 'arrabbiato' requires a strong roll to distinguish it from a single 'r'.
Expressions liées
arrabbiarsi
specialized formTo get angry
arrabbiato nero
specialized formFuming
avercela con qualcuno
similarTo have a grudge
andare su tutte le furie
similarTo fly into a rage
