finire di mangiare
/fiˈni.re di manˈd͡ʒa.re/word by word
The English phrase "eat up" can be translated into Italian as finire di mangiare.
The phrase is used to express the concept of consuming something completely.
Meaning: consume completely (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb finire (to finish) and the prepositional phrase di mangiare (of eating).
Which one should you use?
While finire di mangiare focuses on the completion of the act of eating, the phrase mangiare tutto is a more direct way to say "eat it all up" or "eat everything".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /fiˈni.re di manˈdʒa.re/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- If you are eating very quickly, an Italian might say you are 'mangiando come un lupo', or 'eating like a wolf', rather than just saying you are 'eating up'.
- The word mangiare is a linguistic relative of the English word 'masticate', as both trace back to the Latin root for chewing.
- Using mangiare in a figurative sense can mean 'to waste' or 'to consume' time and money, not just food.
Examples in context
- Signor Rossi, mangi tutto, è delizioso!Mr. Rossi, eat up, it's delicious!
- Carlo, mangia tutto prima che si raffreddi!Carlo, eat up before it gets cold!
- Ragazzi, mangiate tutto o non avrete il dolce!Guys, eat up or you won't get dessert!
- Finisci di mangiare tutto quello che c'è nel piatto!Eat up everything that is on the plate!
- Devi finire di mangiare la verdura.You must eat up your vegetables.
- Il bambino deve finire di mangiare tutto.The child must eat everything up.
Example conversation
A parent and child at the dinner table.
- AlessandroChiara, devi finire di mangiare la pasta.Chiara, you need to eat up your pasta.
- ChiaraMa non ho più fame, papà.But I'm not hungry anymore, Dad.
- AlessandroSolo altri due bocconi e puoi andare.Just two more bites and you can go.
- ChiaraVa bene, finisco di mangiare subito.Okay, I'll eat it all up right now.
