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How to Say ‘You're a bit thin.’ in Italian

Sei un po' magro.

sigh oon poh MAH-groh

[sigh oon poh MAH-groh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: From an Italian parent this is concern, often the prelude to feeding you. Taking offence would be misreading it.

Phrase Breakdown

Sei un po'

sigh oon poh

You are a bit

'Sei' means 'you are' (informal). Say 'SEH-ee oon POH'.

Example

Sei un po' stanco oggi.

You're a bit tired today.

Words in this phrase

Sei

[sigh]

are

Second person singular present indicative of 'essere'.

Example

Sei pronto per uscire?

Are you ready to go out?

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

po'

[poh]

a little

Expression meaning 'a little' or 'a bit,' often used for small quantities.

Example

Metta un po' di zucchero nel cappuccino.

Put a little sugar in the cappuccino.

magro.

MAH-groh

thin.

Masculine adjective (feminine: 'magra'). Hard g: 'MAH-groh'.

Example

Il gatto è molto magro.

The cat is very thin.

Words in this phrase

magro

[MAH-groh]

thin

Adjective for a slim or skinny person (masculine).

Example

Mio fratello è magro.

My brother is thin.

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