bisognoso
The Italian word for needy is bisognoso.
bisognoso is used to describe someone who requires constant affirmation. While it can describe a personality trait, it is more commonly used in the construction bisognoso di [something] to mean being in need of a specific thing, such as help.
Meaning: needing constant affirmation (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun bisogno, which means 'need'.
Which one should you use?
While bisognoso can describe a personality trait (needy), it is more commonly used in the construction bisognoso di [something] to mean 'in need of [something]'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person being described, changing to bisognosa for a female. The adjective changes to bisognosi when describing a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
Did you know?
- The root noun bisogno shares a deep linguistic ancestor with the English word 'business', as both derive from the concept of necessity and occupation.
- If you want to call someone 'clingy' in a social sense, Italians often use the word appiccicoso, which literally means 'sticky'.
- In a modern romantic context, an Italian might describe a person as having 'fame di attenzioni', which translates to a 'hunger for attention'.
Examples in context
- Tom è molto bisognoso.Tom is very needy.This sentence shows how to describe a person as being very needy using bisognoso.Tatoeba #2273843 by Guybrush88, translation #2273600 by CK
- È bisognoso.You're needy.This sentence shows how to tell someone they are being needy using bisognoso.Tatoeba #5289235 by Guybrush88, translation #2203099 by CK
- Sono bisognoso.I'm needy.This sentence shows how to describe yourself as being needy using bisognoso.Tatoeba #5289223 by Guybrush88, translation #2203101 by CK
- Mario è un uomo bisognoso di approvazione.Mario is a man in need of approval.
- Maria è dipendente dalle attenzioni degli altri.Maria is dependent on the attention of others.
- Giulia è una ragazza appiccicosa che non riesce a stare senza il suo ragazzo.Giulia is a clingy girl who can't be without her boyfriend.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are discussing a mutual friend's behavior.
- LorenzoPerché Marco mi scrive ogni cinque minuti?Why does Marco text me every five minutes?
- MartinaÈ solo molto bisognoso di attenzioni.He is just very needy for attention.
- LorenzoDiventa davvero stancante dopo un po'.It really becomes tiring after a while.
- MartinaSì, Lorenzo, lui è bisognoso di rassicurazioni.Yes, Lorenzo, he is needy for reassurance.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
