뜻
Out and about.
문화적 배경
The 'Passeggiata' is a fundamental social ritual where being 'in giro' is the main activity. It usually happens between 5 PM and 8 PM. In the South, being 'in giro' often involves stopping at every corner to talk to neighbors, making a 5-minute walk last an hour. Young people use 'in giro' to describe their night out, often moving from one bar to another without a plan. Even in business, 'essere in giro' can mean being on the road for meetings or visiting clients, showing a person is active and mobile.
The 'Per' Rule
If you want to say 'around [place]', always use 'in giro per'. Example: 'In giro per Roma'.
No Articles!
Never say 'in il giro'. It's a fixed phrase. Adding an article changes the meaning entirely.
뜻
Out and about.
The 'Per' Rule
If you want to say 'around [place]', always use 'in giro per'. Example: 'In giro per Roma'.
No Articles!
Never say 'in il giro'. It's a fixed phrase. Adding an article changes the meaning entirely.
Social Availability
Saying 'sono in giro' to a friend is a subtle way of saying 'I'm free if you want to meet up'.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Oggi c'è il sole, vado un po' ___ per il centro.
'In giro' is the standard phrase for wandering around.
What does 'prendere in giro' mean?
Marco mi prende sempre in giro.
'Prendere in giro' is an idiom meaning to tease or mock.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Dove sei? B: ________
This is the most natural way to answer a question about your location when you are out.
Match the sentence to the situation.
C'è molta influenza in giro.
Used to describe a virus circulating in the population.
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시각 학습 자료
Common Verbs with 'In Giro'
Movement
- • Andare in giro
- • Portare in giro
State
- • Essere in giro
- • Trovare in giro
Social
- • Prendere in giro
- • Mettere in giro
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Oggi c'è il sole, vado un po' ___ per il centro.
'In giro' is the standard phrase for wandering around.
Marco mi prende sempre in giro.
'Prendere in giro' is an idiom meaning to tease or mock.
A: Dove sei? B: ________
This is the most natural way to answer a question about your location when you are out.
C'è molta influenza in giro.
Used to describe a virus circulating in the population.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! If you can't find your keys, you can say 'le mie chiavi sono in giro da qualche parte' (my keys are around here somewhere).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss to say you are out visiting clients, but in a legal document, you'd use 'in circolazione'.
'Fuori' just means outside. 'In giro' implies movement or wandering.
Yes, this means 'I'm going for a walk/ride'. It's very common.
Literally yes, but in this phrase, it just means the general public area.
Use 'in giro per il mondo'.
It depends on the context. It usually means friendly teasing, but can mean mocking if the tone is mean.
No, for 'around 5 o'clock', use 'verso le cinque'.
That's an idiom meaning 'a crackdown' or 'tightening the screws'.
No, you must say 'nel giro di un'ora' for time durations.
관련 표현
fare un giro
builds onTo take a walk/ride
prendere in giro
specialized formTo tease
mettere in giro
specialized formTo spread (rumors)
giro di parole
similarCircumlocution
a zonzo
synonymAimlessly
