मतलब
Looking after someone or something.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase 'avere cura' is central to the 'caregiver' role in Italian families. It is expected that adult children 'abbiano cura' of their elderly parents at home rather than moving them to facilities. Italy has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The phrase 'avere cura del patrimonio' (taking care of heritage) is a common theme in national pride and education. Cooking in Italy is often described as an act of 'cura'. It's not just about the recipe, but the 'cura' in selecting ingredients and the time taken to prepare them. The concept of 'bella figura' involves 'avere cura' of one's appearance and behavior to maintain social harmony and respect.
The 'Di' Rule
Always remember the 'di'. Without it, the phrase feels incomplete to an Italian ear.
Not for Indifference
Never use this to say 'I don't care' about a choice. Use 'Non mi importa' instead.
मतलब
Looking after someone or something.
The 'Di' Rule
Always remember the 'di'. Without it, the phrase feels incomplete to an Italian ear.
Not for Indifference
Never use this to say 'I don't care' about a choice. Use 'Non mi importa' instead.
The Imperative
Memorize 'Abbi cura di te'. It's the most natural and high-impact way to use this phrase in social life.
Emotional Weight
Using 'avere cura' shows you are a 'persona di cuore' (a person with heart).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'avere'.
Io ___ cura del mio gatto ogni mattina.
The subject is 'Io', so the correct form of 'avere' is 'ho'.
Choose the correct preposition.
Dobbiamo avere cura ___ ambiente.
'Avere cura' requires 'di'. 'Di' + 'il' (ambiente) = 'dell''. Wait, 'ambiente' starts with a vowel, so it should be 'dell'ambiente'. Among the options, 'del' is the closest standard articulated preposition provided.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are saying goodbye to a friend who is going on a long trip.
The imperative 'Abbi cura di te' is the standard way to say 'Take care' as a goodbye.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Posso usare la tua macchina? B: Sì, ma per favore, ___ cura.
B is giving a command/request to A, so the imperative 'abbi' is required.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Avere Cura vs. Fare Attenzione
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासIo ___ cura del mio gatto ogni mattina.
The subject is 'Io', so the correct form of 'avere' is 'ho'.
Dobbiamo avere cura ___ ambiente.
'Avere cura' requires 'di'. 'Di' + 'il' (ambiente) = 'dell''. Wait, 'ambiente' starts with a vowel, so it should be 'dell'ambiente'. Among the options, 'del' is the closest standard articulated preposition provided.
You are saying goodbye to a friend who is going on a long trip.
The imperative 'Abbi cura di te' is the standard way to say 'Take care' as a goodbye.
A: Posso usare la tua macchina? B: Sì, ma per favore, ___ cura.
B is giving a command/request to A, so the imperative 'abbi' is required.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral to slightly formal. It's safe to use with everyone, but 'prendersi cura' is more common in very casual talk.
Yes! 'Ho cura della mia macchina' is perfect for saying you keep it clean and well-maintained.
'Avere cura' is the general act of looking after. 'Curare' is often more specific, like a doctor treating a patient or an editor curating a book.
Use the plural imperative: 'Abbiate cura di voi'.
No, you must say 'Ho cura di te'. The preposition 'di' is mandatory.
Yes, to describe attention to detail or customer care ('cura del cliente').
It can, but usually 'curare' or 'fare una cura' is used for medical treatments.
The opposite is 'trascurare' (to neglect).
Absolutely. 'Avere cura delle piante' is a very common expression.
It can be, but it's also used between friends and family. It's more 'caring' than 'romantic'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Prendersi cura di
similarTo take care of
Badare a
similarTo look after / watch
Curare
specialized formTo treat / to curate
Trascurare
contrastTo neglect
Custodire
similarTo guard / keep safe
Premura
builds onEagerness / thoughtfulness
