मतलब
To make a significant change.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Svolta di Salerno' (1944) was a major turning point in Italian history where the Communist Party agreed to join the government, prioritizing national unity over ideology. The 'svolta' is a common plot device in Italian films, where a character from a small town moves to Rome or Milan to 'dare una svolta' to their life, often with bittersweet results. Italians use 'dare una svolta' to describe a tactical change by a coach that wins a game. It's a staple of Monday morning sports talk. Artists often go to the Sanremo Music Festival hoping for the 'svolta' that will launch their career nationally.
Use it in Interviews
When an interviewer asks about a challenge, say: 'Ho capito che dovevo dare una svolta al progetto'. It shows leadership and initiative.
Preposition Alert
Never forget the 'a'. It's always 'dare una svolta A qualcosa'.
मतलब
To make a significant change.
Use it in Interviews
When an interviewer asks about a challenge, say: 'Ho capito che dovevo dare una svolta al progetto'. It shows leadership and initiative.
Preposition Alert
Never forget the 'a'. It's always 'dare una svolta A qualcosa'.
The Slang Version
If a friend says 'Ho svoltato!', they might just mean they found a parking spot or got a free drink. Context is key!
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'dare' and the necessary preposition.
L'anno scorso, io ________ una svolta ________ mia carriera.
We use the 'passato prossimo' for a completed action with present relevance, and 'alla' (a + la) for the feminine noun 'carriera'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a figurative sense?
Scegli la frase corretta:
This sentence correctly uses the figurative meaning of 'changing one's perspective'. Option A is literal navigation.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Il nostro business sta perdendo clienti ogni giorno.' B: 'Hai ragione, dobbiamo...'
'Dare una svolta a' is the correct idiom for suggesting a strategic change.
Match the 'svolta' to the correct context.
1. Svolta Green, 2. Svolta Rosa, 3. Svolta Autoritaria
'Svolta Green' is environmental, 'Svolta Rosa' often refers to women entering a field or a romantic turn, and 'Svolta Autoritaria' is a political shift toward power.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासL'anno scorso, io ________ una svolta ________ mia carriera.
We use the 'passato prossimo' for a completed action with present relevance, and 'alla' (a + la) for the feminine noun 'carriera'.
Scegli la frase corretta:
This sentence correctly uses the figurative meaning of 'changing one's perspective'. Option A is literal navigation.
A: 'Il nostro business sta perdendo clienti ogni giorno.' B: 'Hai ragione, dobbiamo...'
'Dare una svolta a' is the correct idiom for suggesting a strategic change.
1. Svolta Green, 2. Svolta Rosa, 3. Svolta Autoritaria
'Svolta Green' is environmental, 'Svolta Rosa' often refers to women entering a field or a romantic turn, and 'Svolta Autoritaria' is a political shift toward power.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालTechnically yes, but it's 90% used for positive or necessary changes. For a negative turn, Italians usually say 'la situazione è precipitata' (the situation plummeted).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's very safe.
A 'cambiamento' is any change. A 'svolta' is a *turning point*—it implies a change in direction and usually a decisive moment.
The most common form is 'ho dato'. In literature, you might see 'detti' or 'diede' (passato remoto).
It's better to say 'dare una svolta alla mia vita'. 'A me stesso' sounds a bit unnatural in this specific idiom.
Yes, constantly! To describe a player or a goal that changes the momentum of the game.
No, it sounds too dramatic. Don't use it for changing your lunch order.
It's a political term for when a government starts acting like a dictatorship.
Only if preceded by 'penso che', 'spero che', etc. (e.g., 'Spero che dia una svolta').
Rarely. You usually give 'una svolta' (one turn), not many.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Cambiare rotta
synonymTo change course (nautical metaphor)
Invertire la tendenza
similarTo reverse the trend
Ripartire da zero
builds onTo start from scratch
Dare un giro di vite
specialized formTo tighten the screws
Svoltare la giornata
similarTo save the day
