sei così stupido
/ˈsɛj koˈzi ˈstu.pi.do/word by word
In Italian, the phrase for "you're so stupid" is sei così stupido.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they lack intelligence.
Which one should you use?
In this context, the word così functions as an intensifier meaning "so" or "this much", rather than acting as the word "as".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on whom you are addressing. Use sei così stupido for a male, but change it to sei così stupida if you are addressing a female. To tell a group of people they are stupid, use the plural form siete così stupidi.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈsɛj koˈzi ˈstu.pi.do/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, calling someone stupido can be a playful term of endearment between close friends or couples, similar to calling someone 'silly' in English.
- The word stupido comes from the Latin stupidus, which originally described someone who was stunned or struck senseless rather than lacking innate intelligence.
- While stupido is a common insult, if you want to describe someone as a 'fool' or 'idiot' in a more colorful way, Italians often use the word scemo, which implies a lack of common sense.
Examples in context
- Tu sei così stupido.You're so stupid.This sentence is useful for using the phrase sei così stupido.Tatoeba #1905323 by Guybrush88, translation #2218397 by CK
- Sei così stupido a volte.You're so stupid sometimes.Tatoeba #7693643 by Guybrush88, translation #7681727 by Hybrid
- Sei proprio scemo!You're really silly/stupid!
- Non hai proprio un briciolo di cervello!You don't have an ounce of brains!
- Sei così stupido quando cerchi di fare il burlone.You're so stupid when you try to be a joker.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is jokingly arguing about a silly mistake.
- MartinaMa davvero hai dimenticato le chiavi?Did you really forget the keys?
- FrancescoSì, mi è sfuggito di mente.Yes, it slipped my mind.
- MartinaFrancesco, sei così stupido!Francesco, you're so stupid!
- FrancescoLo so, scusami.I know, sorry.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sei, così, stupido) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries così, sei, stupido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
