C1 Expression Neutral

andare per la propria strada

to go one's own way

Meaning

To follow one's own path independently.

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Cultural Background

It is a common phrase used in both serious and lighthearted contexts. The concept of the 'individual path' is central to modern identity. While collectivism is strong, this phrase is used to describe personal ambition. It often implies a break from family expectations.

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Possessives

Always match the possessive to the subject.

Meaning

To follow one's own path independently.

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Possessives

Always match the possessive to the subject.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct possessive.

Dopo la laurea, ho deciso di andare per la ___ strada.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mia

Since the subject is 'io' (ho deciso), the possessive must be 'mia'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct possessive. Fill Blank A2

Dopo la laurea, ho deciso di andare per la ___ strada.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mia

Since the subject is 'io' (ho deciso), the possessive must be 'mia'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if explaining why you left a previous role.

Related Phrases

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Prendere la propria strada

synonym

To take one's own path

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Farsi la propria strada

builds on

To make one's own way

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