mostrami
The English phrase "show me" is translated into Italian as mostrami.
mostrami is used to request that someone lets you see something or demonstrates how to perform an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form mostrami is the singular informal imperative, used when speaking to one person you are on familiar terms with. Instead of using the direct imperative, you can also use the indicative form mi mostri to make a polite or indirect request.
Did you know?
- The verb mostrare is closely related to the Italian word mostro, meaning 'monster'. Both come from the Latin root for 'showing' or 'pointing out', as monsters were originally seen as 'portents' or signs shown by nature.
- The Italian language handles the 'showing' of a path or direction differently than a physical object. To say 'show me the way', Italians often use indicami rather than mostrami.
- While mostrami is a direct command, Italians often avoid sounding bossy by using the phrase mi fai vedere, which literally means 'will you let me see'.
Examples in context
- Mostrami la tua casa.Show me your house.This sentence is useful for requesting to see someone's house using mostrami.Tatoeba #10146028 by Guybrush88, translation #9955220 by ddnktr
- Mostrami le tue dita.Show me your fingers.This sentence is useful for requesting to see someone's fingers using mostrami.Tatoeba #12717049 by Guybrush88, translation #6049406 by mailohilohi
- Mostrami la tua gamba.Show me your leg.This sentence is useful for requesting to see someone's leg using mostrami.Tatoeba #11252069 by Guybrush88, translation #6049401 by mailohilohi
- Mi scusi, mi mostri dov'è la stazione ferroviaria, per favore?Excuse me, could you show me where the train station is, please?
- Ciao, mostrami quella foto che hai scattato ieri!Hey, show me that photo you took yesterday!
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are in a kitchen while cooking.
- LorenzoMostrami come si taglia il pane.Show me how to cut the bread.
- GiuliaCerto, guarda bene come faccio io.Sure, watch closely how I do it.
- LorenzoSei davvero brava con il coltello.You are really good with the knife.
- GiuliaGrazie, Lorenzo, è solo pratica.Thanks, Lorenzo, it's just practice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
