A1 Expression 비격식체

Guarda lì

Look there

Directing attention.

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문화적 배경

Pointing is common but should be done with care. Using the whole hand instead of just the index finger is often seen as more polite in formal settings. A chin flick (tossing the head back slightly) often accompanies 'Guarda lì' to indicate a direction without using hands. Younger generations might use 'Becca lì' (Catch that) as a slang alternative to 'Guarda lì' when spotting something cool. In Italian museums, you will often hear guides say 'Osservate lì' (Observe there) to a group, which is a more elevated version of 'Guarda lì'.

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Use your hands

Italians rarely say 'Guarda lì' without pointing. It's part of the language!

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The Accent Matters

In writing, 'lì' (there) must have an accent. 'li' means 'them'.

Directing attention.

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Use your hands

Italians rarely say 'Guarda lì' without pointing. It's part of the language!

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The Accent Matters

In writing, 'lì' (there) must have an accent. 'li' means 'them'.

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Softening the blow

Add 'un po'' (Guarda un po' lì) to sound more like a local and less like you're giving orders.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'guardare' (informal).

____ lì! C'è un bellissimo uccello sull'albero.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Guarda

Since we are using the informal 'lì' in a casual context, the 'tu' imperative 'Guarda' is correct.

Which phrase is correct for a formal situation with a stranger?

You want to point out a dropped wallet to an elderly gentleman.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Guardi lì!

'Guardi' is the formal (Lei) imperative form, appropriate for strangers.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Dove sono le mie chiavi? B: ____ ____, sono sul divano!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Guarda lì

'Guarda lì' is the most natural way to point out the location of the keys.

Match the phrase to the distance.

1. Object is very far. 2. Object is right next to you. 3. Object is a few meters away.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-Guarda là, 2-Guarda qui, 3-Guarda lì

Qui = Here, Lì = There (specific), Là = Over there (distant).

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'guardare' (informal). Fill Blank A1

____ lì! C'è un bellissimo uccello sull'albero.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Guarda

Since we are using the informal 'lì' in a casual context, the 'tu' imperative 'Guarda' is correct.

Which phrase is correct for a formal situation with a stranger? Choose A2

You want to point out a dropped wallet to an elderly gentleman.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Guardi lì!

'Guardi' is the formal (Lei) imperative form, appropriate for strangers.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Dove sono le mie chiavi? B: ____ ____, sono sul divano!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Guarda lì

'Guarda lì' is the most natural way to point out the location of the keys.

Match the phrase to the distance. situation_matching B1

1. Object is very far. 2. Object is right next to you. 3. Object is a few meters away.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-Guarda là, 2-Guarda qui, 3-Guarda lì

Qui = Here, Lì = There (specific), Là = Over there (distant).

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Only if used with people you should address formally. With friends, it's perfectly normal.

'Lì' is for a specific, closer spot. 'Là' is for something further away or more general.

No, you should say 'Guardi lì' to show respect.

You say 'Guardali' (one word, no accent on the 'i').

It's a cultural trait to be very visual and expressive with gestures.

No, for a sound you would say 'Senti!' (Listen!).

Yes, often followed by emojis to show what you're looking at.

Say 'Guardami!'.

Yes, when it means 'there'. Always.

Yes, it's very common when looking at photos together.

관련 표현

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Guarda là

similar

Look over there (further away)

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Guarda qua

similar

Look here

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Dai un'occhiata

builds on

Have a look / Take a glance

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Vedi?

related

Do you see?

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