in punizione
/in pu.nitˈt͡sjo.ne/word by word
The English word 'grounded' (meaning confined to one's room for a misdemeanor) is translated into Italian as in punizione.
The phrase in punizione is used to describe the state of being grounded, behaving much like the English adjective. It is commonly used by young people in Italy.
Meaning: confined to one's room for some misdemeanor (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase in punizione literally translates to 'in punishment'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe the specific action or process of being grounded, rather than just the state of being so, use the phrase essere messo in punizione, which means 'to be put in punishment'.
How do you pronounce it?
/in pu.nitˈtsjo.ne/ (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd syllable)
Did you know?
- If you want to say a pilot is 'grounded' due to weather or technical issues, you cannot use in punizione, as that phrase is strictly for disciplinary contexts.
- Unlike the English term 'grounded', which implies a physical location, in punizione is a general state that can include losing privileges like playing video games or going out with friends without necessarily being confined to a room.
- The word punizione shares its Latin root, pūnītiōnem, with the English word 'punition', though the latter is rarely used in modern English.
Examples in context
- Tom è in punizione.Tom is grounded.Tatoeba #4265780 by Guybrush88, translation #2202918 by CK
- Sono ancora in punizione.I'm still grounded.Tatoeba #11874289 by Guybrush88, translation #11873972 by CK
- Sono stato messo in punizione.I've been grounded.Tatoeba #12362681 by Guybrush88, translation #2359114 by CK
- I miei genitori mi hanno limitato le uscite per una settimana come punizione per il mio comportamento scorretto.My parents have limited my outings for a week as punishment for my misbehavior.
- Sono in punizione per una settimana perché ho fatto dei guai a scuola.I am grounded for a week because I got into trouble at school.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two teenagers talking on the phone about a party.
- FrancescoPuoi venire alla festa sabato?Can you come to the party on Saturday?
- GiuliaNo, purtroppo sono in punizione.No, unfortunately I am grounded.
- FrancescoDavvero? Cosa hai fatto, Giulia?Really? What did you do, Giulia?
- GiuliaHo preso un brutto voto in matematica.I got a bad grade in math.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (in, punizione) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries in, punizione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
