A2 Collocation 중립

avere il coraggio di

to have the courage to

Having the guts to do something.

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문화적 배경

The theme of 'coraggio' is central to Italian Neorealism, where characters often struggle to find the courage to survive in poverty. In Italy, having the 'coraggio' to admit you are wrong is seen as a sign of great 'signorilità' (nobility of character). Catholicism in Italy often links 'coraggio' with 'fede' (faith). The courage to endure suffering is a common cultural trope. On Italian social media, 'Che coraggio!' is often used sarcastically to comment on someone's 'cringe' or overly bold behavior.

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The 'Non' Power

Use 'Non ho il coraggio di...' as a polite way to decline something that makes you uncomfortable.

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Don't forget the 'DI'

Without 'di', the sentence will sound incomplete to an Italian ear.

Having the guts to do something.

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The 'Non' Power

Use 'Non ho il coraggio di...' as a polite way to decline something that makes you uncomfortable.

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Don't forget the 'DI'

Without 'di', the sentence will sound incomplete to an Italian ear.

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Trovare vs Avere

Use 'Trovare' if you want to emphasize that it was hard to be brave. Use 'Avere' for the state of being brave.

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Sarcasm Alert

If someone says 'Che coraggio!' when you're wearing a weird hat, they aren't calling you a hero!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing words to say 'I don't have the courage to jump'.

Non ___ ___ coraggio ___ saltare.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ho il di

You need the verb 'ho' (I have), the article 'il', and the preposition 'di'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the right option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Lui ha il coraggio di parlare.

The correct pattern is 'avere' + 'il coraggio' + 'di' + infinitive.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'avere il coraggio di'.

A: Perché non chiedi a Maria di uscire? B: Perché non ___ ___ ___ ___ chiederglielo!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ho il coraggio di

The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'ho' is required.

Match the situation to the sentence.

Situation: You finally told your boss you are quitting.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ho avuto il coraggio di licenziarmi.

'Licenziarsi' means to quit your job.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing words to say 'I don't have the courage to jump'. Fill Blank A2

Non ___ ___ coraggio ___ saltare.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ho il di

You need the verb 'ho' (I have), the article 'il', and the preposition 'di'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the right option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Lui ha il coraggio di parlare.

The correct pattern is 'avere' + 'il coraggio' + 'di' + infinitive.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'avere il coraggio di'. dialogue_completion A2

A: Perché non chiedi a Maria di uscire? B: Perché non ___ ___ ___ ___ chiederglielo!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ho il coraggio di

The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'ho' is required.

Match the situation to the sentence. situation_matching B1

Situation: You finally told your boss you are quitting.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ho avuto il coraggio di licenziarmi.

'Licenziarsi' means to quit your job.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's better to include the article: 'Ho il coraggio di'. Without it, it sounds a bit poetic or archaic.

Yes, but it's much more informal. Use 'coraggio' in 90% of situations.

Use the passato prossimo: 'Ho avuto il coraggio di...'.

No, it can be used for 'audacity' (negative) or just neutral challenges.

Yes, but remove the 'di'. E.g., 'Lui ha molto coraggio'.

Yes, very often when talking about risks or new ventures.

Non ho il coraggio di... or Non ho il fegato di...

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Avere paura di (to have fear of) or Mancare il coraggio.

Yes, 'prendere coraggio' means to start feeling brave.

관련 표현

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farsi coraggio

similar

To cheer oneself up / To summon strength

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avere il fegato di

synonym

To have the guts to

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osare

synonym

To dare

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mancare il coraggio

contrast

To lack the courage

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perdere il coraggio

builds on

To lose heart

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