B1 Idiom तटस्थ

essere un fulmine

to be very fast

मतलब

To act or move very quickly.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In the fast-paced business environment of Milan, being a 'fulmine' is a common compliment in the workplace. In more relaxed social settings, the phrase is often used with a sense of humor to tease someone who is rushing. Italian sports commentators frequently use this phrase to describe fast players in football or cycling. Teachers might use this to encourage students who are quick to grasp new concepts.

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Gender Neutrality

The phrase 'un fulmine' is masculine, but it is used for both men and women. Do not change it to 'una fulmina'.

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Context Matters

Don't use this in a context where being fast is considered sloppy or careless.

मतलब

To act or move very quickly.

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Gender Neutrality

The phrase 'un fulmine' is masculine, but it is used for both men and women. Do not change it to 'una fulmina'.

⚠️

Context Matters

Don't use this in a context where being fast is considered sloppy or careless.

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Combine it

You can add 'proprio' for emphasis: 'Sei proprio un fulmine!'

खुद को परखो

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

Hai finito il progetto in soli dieci minuti! Sei ________!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: un fulmine

The idiom for being fast is 'essere un fulmine'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural way to compliment someone's speed.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Sei un fulmine.

The standard idiom is 'essere un fulmine' with the indefinite article.

Match the situation to the correct response.

Your friend finishes a race in record time. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Sei un fulmine!

This is the appropriate compliment for speed.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Wow, hai pulito tutta la stanza in cinque minuti!' B: 'Sì, oggi ________!'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: sono un fulmine

The correct verb is 'essere' and the article is 'un'.

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Hai finito il progetto in soli dieci minuti! Sei ________!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: un fulmine

The idiom for being fast is 'essere un fulmine'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the most natural way to compliment someone's speed.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Sei un fulmine.

The standard idiom is 'essere un fulmine' with the indefinite article.

Match the situation to the correct response. situation_matching A1

Your friend finishes a race in record time. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Sei un fulmine!

This is the appropriate compliment for speed.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Wow, hai pulito tutta la stanza in cinque minuti!' B: 'Sì, oggi ________!'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: sono un fulmine

The correct verb is 'essere' and the article is 'un'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, 'un fulmine' is invariable.

No, it is a compliment.

Yes, that is a perfect variation.

No, it's too idiomatic.

You wouldn't use this phrase.

It can imply mental speed.

Usually for people, but sometimes for computers.

Yes, it is standard Italian.

Essere una lumaca (to be a snail).

Yes, 'sono stato un fulmine'.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Colpo di fulmine

similar

Love at first sight

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Essere una scheggia

synonym

To be a splinter/fast

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In un lampo

similar

In a flash

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A tutta velocità

similar

At full speed

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