mangiare di più
/manˈd͡ʒa.re di ˈpju/word by word
In Italian, the phrase for "eat more" is mangiare di più.
This phrase is used when describing the act of consuming a larger quantity of food than usual.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb mangiare (to eat) and the comparative adverbial phrase di più (of more/more).
Which one should you use?
While mangiare di più is the general expression to eat more, its direct antonym is mangiare meno, which means to eat less.
How does it change in a sentence?
Additionally, if you are commanding a group of people to eat more of a specific thing, you can use the imperative form mangiatene di più.
How do you pronounce it?
/manˈdʒa.re di ˈpju/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb mangiare is a linguistic doublet of the Latin word manducare, meaning the Italian language adopted the word through Old French rather than directly from Latin.
- In some Italian contexts, telling someone to mangiare di più is not just about quantity, but a gesture of hospitality and affection from a host.
- In Italy, the act of mangiare is often tied to the concept of convivialità, where the social experience of eating together is as important as the food itself.
Examples in context
- Devi mangiare di più.You need to eat more.This sentence is useful for expressing a necessity regarding the amount of food eaten using mangiare di più.Tatoeba #4669568 by Guybrush88, translation #4666957 by CK
- Dovresti mangiare di più.You should eat more.This sentence is useful for giving advice regarding the amount of food eaten using mangiare di più.Tatoeba #1337269 by Guybrush88, translation #1096294 by CK
- Non posso mangiare di più.I can't eat more.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to eat more using mangiare di più.Tatoeba #1455483 by Guybrush88, translation #1610788 by Feba
- Ma dai, mangia di più! È un piatto speciale della regione!Come on, eat more! It's a special regional dish!
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Example conversation
A dinner at home where Martina is encouraging Francesco to finish his meal.
- MartinaLa pasta è buonissima, Francesco!The pasta is delicious, Francesco!
- FrancescoGrazie, Martina, ma sono davvero sazio.Thanks, Martina, but I am really full.
- MartinaProva a mangiare di più, per favore.Try to eat more, please.
- FrancescoVa bene, ne prendo un altro po'.Alright, I'll have a little more.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mangiare, di, più) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, mangiare, più, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
