il mio tutto
/il ˈmi.o ˈtut.to/word by word
The English phrase "my everything" is translated into Italian as il mio tutto.
Il mio tutto is a term of endearment used for a person who is considered the most important part of someone's life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the definite article il (the), the possessive adjective mio (my) and the noun tutto (all/everything).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, the noun tutto is treated as a masculine singular noun, which requires the use of the masculine article il and the masculine possessive adjective mio.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /il ˈmi.o ˈtut.to/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While il mio tutto is poetic, Italians frequently use the phrase sei la mia vita meaning 'you are my life' to express the same intensity of feeling.
- The article il contains a 'svarabhakti' vowel, which is an extra sound added solely to make the word easier to pronounce.
- The word tutto is a direct relative of the English word 'total', as both stem from the same Latin roots meaning 'all'.
Examples in context
- Perché l'intero universo io chiamo Nulla, salvo te, mia rosa, in esso tu sei il mio Tutto.For I call the whole universe nothing, Except you, my rose, in it you are my everything.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use il mio tutto in a poetic context.Tatoeba #1686202 by xicotenga, translation #1686278 by xicotenga
- Sei la mia ragione di vitaYou are my reason for living
- Sei il mio tuttoYou are my everything
- Tu sei il mio tutto.You are my everything.
Example conversation
A couple is celebrating their anniversary at a quiet restaurant.
- GiuliaGrazie per essere al mio fianco, sei il mio tutto.Thank you for being by my side, you are my everything.
- MatteoE tu sei la donna più importante della mia vita.And you are the most important woman in my life.
- GiuliaTi amo tanto, Matteo.I love you so much, Matteo.
- MatteoAnch'io ti amo, Giulia.I love you too, Giulia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (il, mio, tutto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries il, mio, tutto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
