意味
In the middle.
文化的背景
Sharing food is a sign of intimacy. Asking 'facciamo a metà?' is common among friends and family, showing a lack of greed and a desire for shared experience. The proverb 'Chi ben comincia è a metà dell'opera' is taught to children to encourage them to start their homework or projects early. In Italian business, being 'a metà' of a project often implies a critical review phase where the initial momentum is assessed before the final push. In some Southern regions, you might hear 'a mmiez' (in the middle) used more frequently in dialect, but 'a metà' remains the standard for formal and clear communication.
The 'A' is Key
Always remember the 'a'. Saying just 'metà' sounds like you are just saying the noun 'half' without context.
Not for People
Don't use 'a metà' to describe a person's height or size; use 'di media statura'.
意味
In the middle.
The 'A' is Key
Always remember the 'a'. Saying just 'metà' sounds like you are just saying the noun 'half' without context.
Not for People
Don't use 'a metà' to describe a person's height or size; use 'di media statura'.
Sharing is Caring
Use 'facciamo a metà' to sound like a local when the bill arrives at a cafe.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and noun.
Ho letto il libro, sono ______ ______.
In Italian, we use 'a' + 'metà' to indicate progress.
Which sentence is correct for sharing a pizza?
How do you ask to split a pizza?
'Facciamo a metà' is the idiomatic way to suggest splitting something 50/50.
Fill in the missing phrase in the dialogue.
A: 'Dov'è il supermercato?' B: 'È ______ ______ della strada.'
When a location is halfway down a street, we use 'a metà'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are halfway through a marathon.
'Strada' refers to the path or road of the marathon.
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4 問題Ho letto il libro, sono ______ ______.
In Italian, we use 'a' + 'metà' to indicate progress.
How do you ask to split a pizza?
'Facciamo a metà' is the idiomatic way to suggest splitting something 50/50.
A: 'Dov'è il supermercato?' B: 'È ______ ______ della strada.'
When a location is halfway down a street, we use 'a metà'.
You are halfway through a marathon.
'Strada' refers to the path or road of the marathon.
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よくある質問
10 問No, 'in metà' is incorrect. Always use 'a metà'.
No, 'metà' is an invariable noun. It stays the same.
It is neutral. You can use it in any context.
You say 'a metà settimana'.
'A metà' is a phrase meaning 'at the midpoint'. 'Mezzo' is usually an adjective meaning 'half'.
Yes, 'a metà pomeriggio' means 'in the middle of the afternoon'.
Younger people might say 'fifty-fifty', but 'a metà' is much more common.
Use 'Sono a metà strada'.
Usually, we say 'a metà prezzo' (at half price).
It means to leave something unfinished.
関連フレーズ
a metà strada
similarhalfway there
nel mezzo
similarin the middle
dimezzare
builds onto halve
per metà
synonymby half
