cose romantiche
The English phrase "romantic things" is translated into Italian as cose romantiche.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cose, meaning "things" and romantiche, meaning "romantic".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine plural noun cose, which requires the adjective to also be in the feminine plural form, romantiche. If you wish to refer to only one single item, the singular form is cosa romantica.
Did you know?
- In Italy, doing cose romantiche often involves the concept of fare bella figura, or 'making a good impression', meaning romance is frequently tied to public presentation and elegance.
- The word cose is the feminine plural of cosa, which derives from the Latin 'causa', meaning 'cause' or 'legal case' before it evolved to mean 'thing'.
- In Italian poetry and opera, 'romantic' themes are often expressed through the word struggente, which describes a specific kind of romantic longing that is heart-wrenching or poignant.
Examples in context
- Sei bellissimaYou are beautiful (feminine)
- Sei bellissimoYou are beautiful (masculine)
- Mi fai impazzireYou drive me crazy
- Non posso vivere senza di teI can't live without you
- Mi piacciono le cose romantiche.I like romantic things.
- Non amo le cose romantiche troppo banali.I don't like too cliché romantic things.
- Hai comprato delle cose romantiche per noi?Did you buy some romantic things for us?
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are planning a date.
- GiuliaCosa facciamo per sabato sera, Matteo?What are we doing for Saturday night, Matteo?
- MatteoVorrei organizzare delle cose romantiche.I would like to organize some romantic things.
- GiuliaChe bella idea, Giulia è contenta!What a great idea, Giulia is happy!
- MatteoAllora prenoto una cena a lume di candela.Then I will book a candlelit dinner.
