iperattivo
The Italian word for hyper is iperattivo.
iperattivo is an informal term used to describe someone who is overly energetic or hyperactive.
What does it mean word for word?
The word uses the prefix iper-, which means 'over' or 'excessive', similar to the English prefix 'hyper-'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person you are describing: use iperattiva for a feminine singular subject, iperattivi for a masculine plural subject and iperattive for a feminine plural subject.
Did you know?
- When describing a child who is 'hyper', Italians might instead use the phrase essere un terremoto, which literally means 'to be an earthquake'.
- While iperattivo is the direct translation, Italians often use the English loanword iper as a slang prefix to create new adjectives, such as ipercool or ipertop.
- The prefix iper- is actually the Greek-derived version, and in many Italian words, you will see the Latin-derived version ultra- used to convey a similar sense of 'beyond' or 'excessive'.
Examples in context
- Chiara è eccessivamente energetica oggi.Chiara is excessively energetic today.
- Le ragazze in sala sono estremamente iperattive.The girls in the room are extremely hyper.
- Il mio cane è molto iperattivo.My dog is very hyper.
- Oggi mi sento iperattivo.I feel hyperactive today.
- Quel bambino è un po' iperattivo.That child is a bit hyper.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are watching a puppy play.
- SofiaGuarda che cucciolo, è iperattivo!Look at that puppy, he's hyper!
- LorenzoSì, non riesce a stare fermo.Yes, he can't stay still.
- SofiaLorenzo, mi sembra quasi buffo.Lorenzo, it seems almost funny to me.
- LorenzoÈ solo molto giovane.He is just very young.
