A2 Collocation 중립

essere stanco

to be tired

to lack energy

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문화적 배경

The 'riposino' or 'pennichella' is the traditional response to being 'stanco' after lunch, especially in the south. Being 'stanco' is often discussed in the context of 'burnout' in the highly productive Swiss-Italian work culture. The word 'stanco' is often replaced by the Lunfardo 'mufado' when meaning 'fed up'. Young Italians often use 'fuso' (melted) or 'esaurito' to describe the mental tiredness from university exams.

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The 'H' Rule

When making 'stanco' plural (stanchi/stanche), always add an 'h' after the 'c' to keep the hard sound.

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Essere vs Avere

Never say 'Ho stanco'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Sono'.

to lack energy

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The 'H' Rule

When making 'stanco' plural (stanchi/stanche), always add an 'h' after the 'c' to keep the hard sound.

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Essere vs Avere

Never say 'Ho stanco'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Sono'.

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Sound Native

Use 'stanco morto' instead of 'molto stanco' to sound more natural in casual settings.

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The Polite Excuse

Saying 'Sono stanco' is the most socially acceptable way to decline an invitation in Italy.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'stanco'.

Giulia non viene alla festa perché è molto ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: stanca

Giulia is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'stanca'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'We (a mixed group) are tired'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Noi siamo stanchi.

A mixed group requires the masculine plural 'stanchi' and the verb 'essere'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vuoi andare a correre? B: No, ______ di correre. Preferisco riposare.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sono stanco

The speaker is expressing their current state of being tired of an activity.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You have worked for 14 hours and can barely stand.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sono stanco morto.

'Stanco morto' is the idiomatic way to express extreme exhaustion.

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시각 학습 자료

Forms of Stanco

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Singular

  • Stanco (M)
  • Stanca (F)
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Plural

  • Stanchi (M/Mixed)
  • Stanche (F)

Stanco vs. Annoiato

Stanco (Tired)
No energy Senza energia
Annoiato (Bored)
No interest Senza interesse

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'stanco'. Fill Blank A1

Giulia non viene alla festa perché è molto ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: stanca

Giulia is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'stanca'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'We (a mixed group) are tired'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Noi siamo stanchi.

A mixed group requires the masculine plural 'stanchi' and the verb 'essere'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vuoi andare a correre? B: No, ______ di correre. Preferisco riposare.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sono stanco

The speaker is expressing their current state of being tired of an activity.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You have worked for 14 hours and can barely stand.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sono stanco morto.

'Stanco morto' is the idiomatic way to express extreme exhaustion.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, 'stanco' is for living beings. For objects, use 'vecchio' or 'rovinato'.

'Stanco' is general; 'affaticato' implies you have been doing heavy physical labor.

It's an adjective, so it can be both: stanco (m) or stanca (f).

You say 'Sono stanco di te', but be careful, it's quite strong!

Yes, this is a very common and correct way to say you are fed up with work.

It is neutral. It's fine in both formal and informal situations.

It's an idiom meaning 'dead tired' or 'exhausted'.

Yes: stanchi (m. pl.) and stanche (f. pl.).

No, use 'annoiato' for boredom.

It's pronounced 'STAHN-kee'.

관련 표현

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stanco morto

specialized form

Dead tired

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essere stufo

synonym

To be fed up

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essere esaurito

similar

To be burnt out

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riposarsi

contrast

To rest oneself

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stancarsi

builds on

To get tired

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