Sei fastidioso
/ˈsɛj fas.tiˈdjo.zo/word by word
The English phrase 'you're annoying' can be translated into Italian as Sei fastidioso.
This phrase is used to tell someone that their behavior is irritating or bothersome. You can use fastidioso to describe the person directly, or use the alternative phrase Mi dai fastidio to focus on the fact that the person is annoying you.
Which one should you use?
While fastidioso implies someone is being a nuisance or bothersome, the term Sei irritante is a stronger way to say someone is being genuinely grating or provoking. Additionally, Sei un fastidio turns the adjective into a noun phrase, making the statement more direct and personal by essentially calling the person a 'nuisance'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on who you are addressing: use the masculine fastidioso for males, the feminine fastidiosa for females and the plural Siete fastidiosi if you are speaking to more than one person.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /ˈsɛj fas.tiˈdjo.zo/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The adjective fastidioso shares a root with the English word 'fastidious', but while 'fastidious' implies being picky or hard to please, fastidioso refers to being a genuine nuisance.
- In Italian, fastidio can be used to describe a physical sensation, such as a 'nagging' pain or a feeling of discomfort in the body.
- The phrase Mi dai fastidio literally translates to 'you give me annoyance', treating the feeling as a gift or a transfer from one person to another.
Examples in context
- Sei davvero scocciante oggi!You're really annoying today!
- Sei fastidioso quando parli troppo.You're annoying when you talk too much.
- Smettila, sei fastidioso!Stop it, you're annoying!
Example conversation
Matteo is making loud noises while Martina is trying to read.
- MatteoGuarda che libro interessante, Martina!Look what an interesting book, Martina!
- MartinaMatteo, sei fastidioso, lasciami leggere.Matteo, you're annoying, let me read.
- MatteoVolevo solo mostrarti una pagina.I just wanted to show you a page.
- MartinaSì, ma adesso vai via.Yes, but now go away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sei, fastidioso) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fastidioso, sei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
