A2 Collocation 中性

essere in grado di capire

to be able to understand

意思

Having the capacity to comprehend.

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文化背景

Italians often use this phrase to be polite when they don't want to do something. Saying 'Non sono in grado di aiutarla' (I am not in a position to help you) sounds softer than a flat 'No'. In Italian universities, professors use this phrase to define the 'obiettivi formativi' (learning objectives). It's a key part of the syllabus. In some southern dialects, people might use 'capire' to mean 'to hear'. However, 'essere in grado di capire' remains standard Italian and is used correctly in formal settings across the south. In Italian business meetings, being 'in grado di capire' the market is considered a sign of 'lungimiranza' (farsightedness).

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The 'Di' Rule

Always remember the 'di'. If you say 'Sono in grado capire', an Italian will still understand you, but it sounds like 'I am able understand' in English.

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Don't Pluralize 'Grado'

Even if you are talking about a group ('Noi siamo...'), keep it 'in grado'. 'In gradi' is only for temperatures or geometry!

意思

Having the capacity to comprehend.

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The 'Di' Rule

Always remember the 'di'. If you say 'Sono in grado capire', an Italian will still understand you, but it sounds like 'I am able understand' in English.

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Don't Pluralize 'Grado'

Even if you are talking about a group ('Noi siamo...'), keep it 'in grado'. 'In gradi' is only for temperatures or geometry!

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Use it in CVs

This is a high-value phrase for your Italian resume. Use it to list your language or technical skills.

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Polite Refusal

If someone asks for a favor you can't do, 'Non sono in grado di...' is the most polite way to decline without sounding rude.

自我测试

Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.

Noi non siamo ____ ____ di capire questo libro di filosofia.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: in grado

The fixed phrase is 'in grado di'.

Choose the correct preposition.

Sei in grado ____ capire perché sono triste?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: di

'In grado' is always followed by the preposition 'di'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'essere in grado di capire'.

A: Hai letto il contratto? B: Sì, ma è difficile. Non ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ tutte le clausole.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sono in grado di capire

The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so 'sono' is the correct conjugation.

Match the sentence to the correct context.

Sentence: 'Il computer non è in grado di capire il file.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A technical error

The subject is 'il computer', indicating a technology context.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Noi non siamo ____ ____ di capire questo libro di filosofia.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: in grado

The fixed phrase is 'in grado di'.

Choose the correct preposition. Choose A2

Sei in grado ____ capire perché sono triste?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: di

'In grado' is always followed by the preposition 'di'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'essere in grado di capire'. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hai letto il contratto? B: Sì, ma è difficile. Non ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ tutte le clausole.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sono in grado di capire

The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so 'sono' is the correct conjugation.

Match the sentence to the correct context. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'Il computer non è in grado di capire il file.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A technical error

The subject is 'il computer', indicating a technology context.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Not exactly. 'Potere' is general (I can). 'Essere in grado di' implies you have the specific skill or the right conditions to do it.

Yes! 'Sono in grado di correre una maratona' (I am able to run a marathon) is perfectly correct.

It's a fixed grammatical rule in Italian. Nouns like 'grado' that express capacity usually take 'di'.

It's a bit polished, but not 'too' formal. It just sounds like you are being clear about your abilities.

Yes! You can attach pronouns to the end of 'capire'.

The opposite is 'Non essere in grado di capire'.

No, 'grado' is a masculine noun and stays masculine regardless of who is speaking.

Absolutely. 'Essere in grado di cucinare', 'di guidare', 'di parlare', etc.

In spoken Italian, yes. 'Riuscire a capire' is used more often in daily life.

Use the passato prossimo: 'Sono stato in grado di capire'.

相关表达

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essere capace di

synonym

To be capable of

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riuscire a

similar

To manage to

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essere all'altezza

similar

To be up to the task

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non capirci un tubo

contrast

To not understand a thing

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mettere in grado di

builds on

To enable someone to

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