How to Say ‘You are an inspiration.’ in Italian
Sei un'ispirazione.
say oon ee-spee-rah-tsee-oh-neh
[say oon ee-spee-rah-tsee-oh-neh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: For a stranger, this can sound very intense or overly personal. It fits better when someone has just told you something meaningful or impressive, not as a casual street compliment.
Phrase Breakdown
Sei
[say]
You are
Used to identify someone or something.
Sei un'ispirazione per tutti quelli che incontri.
You are an inspiration to everyone you meet.
un'
[oon]
an
Used before words starting with a vowel sound.
Ho un'idea fantastica!
I have a fantastic idea!
ispirazione
[ee-spee-rah-tsee-oh-neh]
inspiration
Someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something.
La tua storia è davvero un'ispirazione.
Your story is truly an inspiration.
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