뜻
To leave a place angrily or abruptly.
문화적 배경
In Italian politics, 'sbattere la porta' is a common tactic for small parties to gain visibility. By threatening to leave a coalition dramatically, they force the larger parties to negotiate. The 'angry exit' is a staple of Italian cinematic language. It represents the 'passionalità' (passion) of the characters. A movie without a slammed door is often seen as lacking 'pathos'. While common, slamming a door is considered very 'maleducato' (rude) in Italy. It is a sign that you have lost control of your emotions, which contradicts the ideal of 'compostezza' (composure). In Naples, the 'sceneggiata' is a form of popular musical drama where 'sbattere la porta' is a key plot device to signal the end of an act or a betrayal.
Use with 'Andarsene'
To sound like a native, use the construction 'Andarsene sbattendo la porta'. It flows much better in conversation.
Don't use for cars
While you can physically slam a car door, the figurative idiom 'sbattere la porta' almost always refers to buildings/rooms or abstract situations like jobs.
뜻
To leave a place angrily or abruptly.
Use with 'Andarsene'
To sound like a native, use the construction 'Andarsene sbattendo la porta'. It flows much better in conversation.
Don't use for cars
While you can physically slam a car door, the figurative idiom 'sbattere la porta' almost always refers to buildings/rooms or abstract situations like jobs.
The 'In Faccia' nuance
Adding 'in faccia' makes it a personal attack. Use it only if you want to describe a serious insult.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'sbattere la porta'.
Quando il capo gli ha urlato contro, lui ha ______ e se n'è andato per sempre.
In this context of anger and leaving forever, 'sbattuto la porta' is the only appropriate idiom.
Which sentence uses the idiom figuratively?
Scegli la frase corretta:
This sentence refers to leaving a business partnership, which is a figurative use.
Match the situation to the correct expression.
Situazione: Un ministro si dimette perché non è d'accordo con il governo.
'Sbattere la porta' is used for dramatic, principled resignations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Perché Maria non è più in ufficio?' B: 'Ha avuto un litigio con il manager e...'
The context of a 'litigio' (argument) leads naturally to the idiom for an angry exit.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Quando il capo gli ha urlato contro, lui ha ______ e se n'è andato per sempre.
In this context of anger and leaving forever, 'sbattuto la porta' is the only appropriate idiom.
Scegli la frase corretta:
This sentence refers to leaving a business partnership, which is a figurative use.
Situazione: Un ministro si dimette perché non è d'accordo con il governo.
'Sbattere la porta' is used for dramatic, principled resignations.
A: 'Perché Maria non è più in ufficio?' B: 'Ha avuto un litigio con il manager e...'
The context of a 'litigio' (argument) leads naturally to the idiom for an angry exit.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it's very literary or regional (Tuscan). In 99% of Italy, 'porta' is the standard word.
Yes, it always implies anger, conflict, or a lack of agreement. You wouldn't use it for a happy departure.
There isn't a single idiom, but 'andarsene in punta di piedi' (to leave on tiptoes) is a good figurative opposite, meaning to leave quietly and discreetly.
Absolutely. 'Ha sbattuto la porta e ha chiesto il divorzio' is a very common way to describe a dramatic split.
No. You can 'sbattere la porta' on a digital project or a phone call (though 'attaccare il telefono' is more specific for calls).
It means 'to beat' or 'to slam'. It's strong but not vulgar. It's safe to use in most social situations.
Mi ha sbattuto la porta in faccia.
Yes, to describe a party walking out of a negotiation when they are unhappy with the terms.
The Passato Prossimo (ha sbattuto) because it usually describes a completed, dramatic action.
No, for a window you would just say 'la finestra sbatte' (literal), but there is no figurative idiom for windows.
관련 표현
Mettere alla porta
contrastTo fire someone or kick them out.
Chiudere i ponti
similarTo cut off all relations.
Prendere l'uscio
synonymTo leave (often used in Tuscany).
Sbattere la porta in faccia
specialized formTo snub someone or refuse them entry/help.
