muori d'invidia
The English phrase "eat your heart out" can be translated into Italian as muori d'invidia.
This expression is used sarcastically or playfully to suggest someone is extremely jealous of a situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase muori d'invidia literally translates to "die of envy".
Which one should you use?
To address a group of people, use the plural form morite d'invidia. If using the formal 'Lei' address, the verb changes to muora d'invidia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form muori is the singular informal imperative or second-person singular present indicative of the verb morire.
Did you know?
- Italian has a specific distinction between invidia (envy) and gelosia (jealousy). While muori d'invidia is for success or possessions, gelosia is typically reserved for romantic rivalry.
- In Italian, the word invidia is derived from the Latin invidere, which literally means 'to look upon' or 'to glare at'. It suggests that jealousy is not just a feeling but a specific way of looking at someone.
- The Italian phrase muori d'invidia is part of a larger linguistic pattern where extreme emotions are treated as lethal. Italians use morire to describe everything from intense boredom morire di noia to extreme hunger morire di fame.
Examples in context
- Guarda la sua nuova auto, muori d'invidia!Look at his new car, eat your heart out!
- Ha vinto il primo premio, muori d'invidia.She won the first prize, eat your heart out.
- Sono andata in vacanza in Italia, muori d'invidia!I went on vacation to Italy, eat your heart out!
Example conversation
Sofia is showing Lorenzo a picture of her new apartment.
- SofiaGuarda il mio nuovo salotto, muori d'invidia!Look at my new living room, eat your heart out!
- LorenzoÈ davvero bellissimo, Sofia.It is truly beautiful, Sofia.
- SofiaLo so, sono molto contenta.I know, I am very happy.
- LorenzoTi sei meritata questo successo.You deserved this success.
