Compliment or insultCompliment
Italian
ItalianSei in gamba
Meaning: You're sharp, capable, and on the ball.
Literally: You are in leg
Origin: Italian idiom praising competence.
More Italian compliments & insults
- Testa di rapa A blockhead who isn't thinking.
- Sei una forza della natura You're unstoppable — your energy and drive are bigger than any obstacle.
- Hai le mani d'oro You're extraordinarily skilled with your hands — a craftsperson, cook, or fixer of legend…
- Sei una persona d'oro You're genuinely wonderful — kind, trustworthy, and precious to have in one's life.
- Che spettacolo! You look absolutely stunning — a spontaneous burst of admiration for someone's appearance.
- Che rompiscatole What an insufferable pest — someone who endlessly pesters and never lets you be.
Explore another collection: False Friends
Words that look familiar in another language but mean something else entirely.
- Magazzino Actually means 'warehouse' or 'storeroom'. A magazine (periodical) is una rivista.
- Conveniente Actually means 'affordable', 'good value', or 'suitable'. È conveniente = It's a good dea…
- Morbido Actually means 'soft', 'gentle', or 'smooth'. Una voce morbida = a gentle, smooth voice.
Keep exploring