il mio angelo
/il ˈmi.o ˈan.d͡ʒe.lo/word by word
The English phrase "my angel" is translated into Italian as il mio angelo.
il mio angelo is used as a term of endearment for a loved one, similar to how it is used in English.
Which one should you use?
Use il mio angelo when referring to a male or when using the phrase as a general term of endearment for a person of any gender.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase includes the definite article il (the), which is standard in Italian when using possessive adjectives like mio (my) with singular nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/il ˈmi.o ˈan.dʒe.lo/. The stress is on the second syllable of the six total syllables.
Did you know?
- The word angelo shares the same root as the English word 'evangelist', which literally means 'bringer of good news'.
- In some Italian regions, people might use the expression sei un angelo to thank someone who has done a huge favor, effectively meaning 'you are a lifesaver'.
- The initial 'i' in the article il is a 'svarabhakti' vowel, an extra sound added over time simply to make the word easier to pronounce.
Examples in context
- È il mio angelo.You are my angel.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase il mio angelo.Tatoeba #2508823 by Guybrush88, translation #2194554 by AlanF_US
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo thanks Chiara for taking care of him while he was sick.
- LorenzoGrazie di tutto, Chiara. Sei il mio angelo.Thanks for everything, Chiara. You are my angel.
- ChiaraNon essere sciocco, Lorenzo. Era un piacere.Don't be silly, Lorenzo. It was a pleasure.
- LorenzoDavvero, non so cosa farei senza di te.Really, I don't know what I would do without you.
- ChiaraOra riposati e guarisci presto!Now rest and get well soon!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (il, mio, angelo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries angelo, il, mio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
