Compliment or insultCompliment
Italian
ItalianSei un fenomeno
Meaning: You're amazing — exceptionally good at what you do.
Literally: You're a phenomenon
Origin: Common Italian praise for someone with standout talent.
More Italian compliments & insults
- Sei un salame You're a clumsy, dopey softie — said with a smile.
- Sei in gamba You're sharp, capable, and on the ball.
- Sei un tesoro You're a darling — precious to have around.
- 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…
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- Il troppo stroppia Too much of anything, even a good thing, does harm.
- L'occasione fa l'uomo ladro People who would never plan a wrong may commit one when the chance is easy.
- Se gioventù sapesse, se vecchiaia potesse The young lack experience and the old lack strength.
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