dare il buon esempio
/ˈda.re il ˈbwɔn eˈzɛm.pjo/word by word
To lead by example in Italian is dare il buon esempio.
Meaning: Translations (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'to give the good example'.
Which one should you use?
A common, slightly more concise alternative is dare l'esempio.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is an infinitive construction.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the 1st of 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word esempio has a linguistic 'doublet' in Italian called scempio, which means 'slaughter' or 'destruction'.
- While dare il buon esempio means to lead by example, the verb dare is used for many expressions where English uses 'to make' or 'to do', such as dare fastidio for 'to annoy'.
- The word esempio can also be used as a noun to mean a 'warning' or a 'lesson' in a punitive sense, such as making an example of someone.
Examples in context
- Nella nostra azienda, è importante dare l'esempio a tutti i dipendentiIn our company, it is important to lead by example for all employees
- Come dirigenti, è indispensabile dare il buon esempio per motivare i nostri dipendentiAs managers, it is essential to lead by example to motivate our employees
- Ragazzi, ricordatevi sempre di fare da modello per i vostri compagni e di metterci il massimo impegnoGuys, always remember to lead by example for your teammates and put in maximum effort
- Un vero leader deve dare il buon esempio.A true leader must lead by example.
- Un bravo capo deve dare il buon esempio.A good boss must lead by example.
- Per educare i bambini, bisogna dare il buon esempio.To educate children, one must lead by example.
- Cerco sempre di dare il buon esempio ai miei colleghi.I always try to lead by example for my colleagues.
Example conversation
A professional office environment where two colleagues are discussing leadership.
- AlessandroCome pensi di motivare il nuovo team, Martina?How do you plan to motivate the new team, Martina?
- MartinaVoglio dare il buon esempio lavorando con impegno.I want to lead by example by working hard.
- AlessandroÈ un ottimo approccio per un leader.It is a great approach for a leader.
- MartinaGrazie, Alessandro, spero che funzioni.Thanks, Alessandro, I hope it works.
