मतलब
Used to describe an endless variety.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is often used to describe the 'antipasto toscano' or 'antipasto pugliese', where the table is covered in dozens of small plates. In historical markets like Vucciria (Palermo) or Porta Portese (Rome), vendors use this logic to show they have everything a customer could want. During Christmas or Easter, the list of relatives and gifts is often described with this phrase to emphasize the joyful chaos. Italians often use this phrase with a sigh to describe the endless documents required for any official task.
The Rule of Three
Always list at least three things before using this phrase. Using it after just one thing sounds like you've run out of ideas.
Subjunctive Alert
Don't say 'mette'. Even many Italians make mistakes with the subjunctive, but 'metta' is the correct form for this idiom.
मतलब
Used to describe an endless variety.
The Rule of Three
Always list at least three things before using this phrase. Using it after just one thing sounds like you've run out of ideas.
Subjunctive Alert
Don't say 'mette'. Even many Italians make mistakes with the subjunctive, but 'metta' is the correct form for this idiom.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct idiomatic phrase.
Al mercato c'erano mele, arance, banane e chi più ne ___, più ne ___.
The phrase is fixed: 'ha' (indicative) and 'metta' (subjunctive).
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'chi più ne ha, più ne metta'?
Scegli la situazione corretta:
The phrase is used for variety and abundance in informal contexts.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Com'era il buffet?' B: 'Incredibile! C'erano dolci, salati, frutta...'
This is the natural way to conclude a list describing a rich buffet.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Where to use 'Chi più ne ha...'
Food
- • Buffets
- • Pizza toppings
- • Market stalls
Problems
- • Bureaucracy
- • Bad luck
- • Busy days
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासAl mercato c'erano mele, arance, banane e chi più ne ___, più ne ___.
The phrase is fixed: 'ha' (indicative) and 'metta' (subjunctive).
Scegli la situazione corretta:
The phrase is used for variety and abundance in informal contexts.
A: 'Com'era il buffet?' B: 'Incredibile! C'erano dolci, salati, frutta...'
This is the natural way to conclude a list describing a rich buffet.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is always 'chi più ne ha'. The 'ne' is essential because it refers to the items you are talking about.
Only if you have a very friendly relationship with the person. Otherwise, use 'e così via' or 'eccetera'.
Not necessarily, but it can be used to complain about a 'mess' or 'too many things'.
It's a partitive pronoun meaning 'of it' or 'of them', referring to the category of things in your list.
Yes, it is a standard Italian expression used from North to South.
No, 'metti' is the second person. The phrase uses the third person singular subjunctive 'metta'.
Yes, but it's much more descriptive and emphasizes the variety and quantity.
Yes! 'C'erano russi, americani, cinesi e chi più ne ha, più ne metta.'
Hold the 't' sound for a split second longer before releasing it. MET-TA.
Not really, the whole phrase is usually kept together to maintain its rhythm.
संबंधित मुहावरे
e via dicendo
synonymand so on
di tutto e di più
similareverything and more
e compagnia bella
similarand that whole lot
e quant'altro
synonymand whatever else
