A2 Collocation 中性

essere fuori forma

to be out of shape

意思

Lacking physical fitness.

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文化背景

The 'Prova Costume' (Swimsuit Test) is a major cultural event in late spring. Magazines and TV shows obsess over people being 'fuori forma' before they head to the beaches in August. In Italian sports culture, especially football (calcio), 'essere fuori forma' is a common critique for high-paid players who return from summer break looking less than athletic. The rise of CrossFit and urban marathons in Italian cities like Milan has made 'essere fuori forma' a more socially 'urgent' problem than it was 30 years ago. Grandmothers (nonne) often view being 'in forma' (slim) as a sign that you aren't eating enough, creating a funny cultural clash where they might encourage you to be a bit 'fuori forma'.

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Use it as an icebreaker

Complaining about being 'fuori forma' after a big meal is a very Italian way to bond with others.

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Don't pluralize

Even if you are talking about ten people, it is always 'fuori forma', never 'fuori formi'.

意思

Lacking physical fitness.

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Use it as an icebreaker

Complaining about being 'fuori forma' after a big meal is a very Italian way to bond with others.

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Don't pluralize

Even if you are talking about ten people, it is always 'fuori forma', never 'fuori formi'.

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Add 'decisamente'

To sound more native when you're really tired, say 'Sono decisamente fuori forma!'

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'essere'.

Noi ________ fuori forma perché non andiamo in palestra da mesi.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: siamo

'Noi' requires the first person plural form 'siamo'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the right way to say 'I am out of shape'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Sono fuori forma.

Italian doesn't use 'di' in this phrase and uses 'essere' instead of 'stare'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vuoi venire a correre? B: No, grazie. ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Sono fuori forma

'Sono fuori forma' is a logical excuse for not wanting to go running.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are breathing hard after climbing two floors.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Sono fuori forma.

'Fuori servizio' means 'out of service' (like a machine), 'in forma' is the opposite.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When you feel 'Fuori Forma'

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Physical Signs

  • Breathless
  • Tired
  • Weak muscles
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Common Causes

  • No gym
  • Too much pasta
  • Office work

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'essere'. Fill Blank A1

Noi ________ fuori forma perché non andiamo in palestra da mesi.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: siamo

'Noi' requires the first person plural form 'siamo'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the right way to say 'I am out of shape'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Sono fuori forma.

Italian doesn't use 'di' in this phrase and uses 'essere' instead of 'stare'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vuoi venire a correre? B: No, grazie. ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Sono fuori forma

'Sono fuori forma' is a logical excuse for not wanting to go running.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A2

You are breathing hard after climbing two floors.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Sono fuori forma.

'Fuori servizio' means 'out of service' (like a machine), 'in forma' is the opposite.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Generally no, especially if you use it for yourself. Using it for others requires a friendly tone so as not to sound judgmental.

Yes! If your dog has gained weight or doesn't run much, you can say 'Il mio cane è fuori forma'.

'Grasso' means fat (weight), while 'fuori forma' means unfit (stamina/condition). You can be thin but still be 'fuori forma'.

It's common in some regional dialects (like Rome), but in standard Italian, 'sono fuori forma' is the correct version.

Yes, 'essere un rottame' (to be a wreck) is a very common slang alternative.

No, for machines we use 'fuori servizio' or 'rotto'.

Use 'Sto andando fuori forma'.

Rarely, unless referring to a company's performance metaphorically, but it's mostly for physical health.

Not directly. For mental fatigue, 'esaurito' or 'stanco morto' are better.

'Essere in forma' or 'essere in splendida forma'.

相关表达

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essere in forma

contrast

To be fit and healthy.

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andare fuori forma

builds on

To lose one's fitness over time.

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essere fuori allenamento

similar

To be out of practice/training.

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mettersi in forma

builds on

To start getting fit.

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mantenersi in forma

builds on

To stay fit.

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