vivi la tua vita
The English phrase 'live your life' is translated into Italian as vivi la tua vita.
The phrase is used to encourage someone to spend their time and energy doing things that make you happy or fulfilled.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vivi la tua vita is composed of the imperative verb vivi (live), the definite article la (the), the possessive adjective tua (your) and the noun vita (life).
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, which uses the possessive pronoun 'your' directly with the noun, Italian requires the definite article la (the) before the possessive tua (your).
Did you know?
- To describe a life that is incredibly stressful or miserable, Italians use the phrase vita di boia, which translates literally as 'a hangman's life'.
- While vivi la tua vita is an encouragement, the expression fare vita literally means 'to make life' and is used to describe the specific social habits or lifestyle a person chooses.
- The word la in vivi la tua vita originates from the Latin word illa, which was the feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun ille.
Examples in context
- Vivi la tua vita!Live your life!Tatoeba #6172941 by Guybrush88, translation #6008236 by CannedBread
- Quando sei pronta, ricorda di vivere la tua vita con passione e determinazione.When you are ready, remember to live your life with passion and determination.
- Dobbiamo incoraggiare le persone a condurre una vita appagante, senza limiti.We should encourage people to lead a fulfilling life without limits.
- Sii audace e vinci le tue sfide. Vivi la tua vita senza rimpianti!Be bold and conquer your challenges. Live your life without regrets!
- Non perdere mai l'occasione di essere felice. Goditi ogni istante della tua vita.Never miss an opportunity to be happy. Enjoy every moment of your life.
- Non ascoltare gli altri, vivi la tua vita.Don't listen to others, live your life.
Example conversation
Chiara is feeling pressured by her family's expectations and talks to Matteo.
- MatteoPerché sei così triste, Chiara?Why are you so sad, Chiara?
- ChiaraI miei genitori vogliono che io lavori in banca.My parents want me to work in a bank.
- MatteoNon farlo per loro, vivi la tua vita!Don't do it for them, live your life!
- ChiaraHai ragione, Matteo, grazie del consiglio.You are right, Matteo, thanks for the advice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, tua, vita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
