A1 Collocation 중립

Sono stanco

I am tired

Feeling a need for rest.

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문화적 배경

The 'pausa caffè' is not just for caffeine; it's a social ritual to break the 'stanchezza' of the workday. Saying 'Sono stanco' is often an invitation for a coffee break. The 'controra' (the hottest hours of the early afternoon) is a time when everyone is expected to be 'stanco' and rest. Shops close and streets go quiet. Complaining about being 'stanco' can be a way to show you are a hard worker. It's a form of 'humble bragging' about one's productivity. Mothers often use 'Sono stanca' to signal that they need help with chores or that the children need to be quiet. It carries a weight of authority.

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Gender Check

Always check who is speaking. If you're a woman, it's 'stanca'—even if you're talking to a man.

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No 'Avere'

Never say 'Ho stanco'. It's the most common beginner mistake!

Feeling a need for rest.

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Gender Check

Always check who is speaking. If you're a woman, it's 'stanca'—even if you're talking to a man.

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No 'Avere'

Never say 'Ho stanco'. It's the most common beginner mistake!

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Add 'Morto'

To sound like a native after a really long day, add 'morto'. It shows you really know the language.

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Polite Refusal

In Italy, 'Sono stanco' is a very polite and unquestioned way to say no to an invitation.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'stanco' (stanco, stanca, stanchi, stanche).

Giulia ha lavorato tutto il giorno. Lei è molto ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: stanca

Giulia is a female singular subject, so the adjective must end in 'a'.

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

Io ____ stanco morto oggi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sono

Tiredness in Italian uses the verb 'essere' (to be). 'Io sono' is the first person singular.

Match the Italian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-I'm tired of you, 2-We are tired, 3-Are you (f) tired?, 4-I'm dead tired

These cover the basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Andiamo in discoteca stasera? B: No, scusa, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sono stanco

'Sono stanco' is the standard way to decline an invitation due to fatigue.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

The Four Forms of Stanco

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Masculine

  • Singular: Stanco
  • Plural: Stanchi
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Feminine

  • Singular: Stanca
  • Plural: Stanche

Stanco vs. Faticoso

Stanco (Adjective)
Io sono stanco I am tired
Faticoso (Adjective)
Il lavoro è faticoso The work is tiring

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'stanco' (stanco, stanca, stanchi, stanche). Fill Blank A1

Giulia ha lavorato tutto il giorno. Lei è molto ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: stanca

Giulia is a female singular subject, so the adjective must end in 'a'.

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. Choose A1

Io ____ stanco morto oggi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sono

Tiredness in Italian uses the verb 'essere' (to be). 'Io sono' is the first person singular.

Match the Italian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-I'm tired of you, 2-We are tired, 3-Are you (f) tired?, 4-I'm dead tired

These cover the basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A1

A: Andiamo in discoteca stasera? B: No, scusa, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sono stanco

'Sono stanco' is the standard way to decline an invitation due to fatigue.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Generally no. It describes a feeling. However, in C1/C2 levels, you might hear 'un colore stanco' (a faded color), but it's very poetic.

'Stanco' is tired; 'sfinito' is completely exhausted/finished.

No, 'Sono stanco' already implies 'I' because of the verb 'sono'.

You say 'Sono stanco di te'. Be careful, it's quite strong!

Yes, but if you specifically mean you are sleepy, you say 'Ho sonno'.

Yes, it means 'I'm fed up with this'.

The plural for a group of females is 'stanche'.

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

Use the verb 'Mi sto stancando'.

Yes, 'Sono fuso' (I'm melted) or 'Sono scoppiato' (I'm popped/burst).

관련 표현

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Stanco morto

specialized form

Dead tired

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Essere a pezzi

synonym

To be in pieces

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Sfinito

synonym

Exhausted

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Stancarsi

builds on

To get tired

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Faticoso

contrast

Tiring

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