Feelings

1. Sò cuntentu / cuntenta

   I'm pleased

   Usage

   A mild way to say you are satisfied with a meal, a stay or the trip

   Grammar Note

   Sò is the 1sg of esse (to be). The adjective agrees with the speaker: cuntentu (m), cuntenta (f). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

2. Sò felice

   I'm happy

   Usage

   A way to express real joy, also fine for sharing how the trip feels

   Grammar Note

   Felice has one form for both genders; another spelling is filice. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Sò tristu / trista

   I'm sad

   Usage

   A way to say you feel low

   Grammar Note

   The adjective agrees with the speaker: tristu (m), trista (f). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. Sò arrabbiatu / arrabbiata

   I'm angry

   Usage

   Use it to express anger after a problem; it is strong, so choose the moment

   Grammar Note

   Written with rr: arrabbiatu (m), arrabbiata (f); another spelling is arrabiatu. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

5. Aghju paura

   I'm scared

   Usage

   Use it to say you feel afraid on a dark road, a mountain path or in danger

   Grammar Note

   Literally "I have fear": aghju (1sg of avè) plus paura. It is the same for men and women. Add di to say what you fear: paura di

6. Sò preoccupatu / preoccupata

   I'm worried

   Usage

   Use it for worries such as delays or someone's health

   Grammar Note

   Preoccupatu (m), preoccupata (f); another spelling is preuccupatu. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

7. Sò stancu / stanca

   I'm tired

   Usage

   Use it after a hike or a long journey when you need a rest

   Grammar Note

   Stancu (m), stanca (f). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

8. Aghju sonnu

   I'm sleepy

   Usage

   Use it to say you are sleepy or want to turn in early

   Grammar Note

   Literally "I have sleep": aghju (1sg of avè) plus sonnu; the same for men and women. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

9. Sò cunfusu / cunfusa

   I'm confused

   Usage

   Use it when directions or explanations have lost you

   Grammar Note

   Cunfusu (m), cunfusa (f); another spelling is confusu. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

10. Sò fieru / fiera

    I'm proud

    Usage

    Use it for a sense of achievement, such as finishing a long climb

    Grammar Note

    Fieru (m), fiera (f). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

11. Aghju vargogna

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    Use it after a slip or mistake that makes you feel embarrassed

    Grammar Note

    Literally "I have shame": aghju plus vargogna; another spelling is vergogna. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

12. Mi sentu sulu / sola

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    Use it to confide that you feel lonely while travelling alone

    Grammar Note

    Mi sentu is the 1sg of the reflexive sentesi (to feel) plus an adjective: sulu (m), sola (f), also written solu. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

13. Aghju a nustalgia di casa

    I'm homesick

    Usage

    Use it when a long trip makes you miss home

    Grammar Note

    Literally "I have the nostalgia of home"; nustalgia is also written nostalgia. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

14. Sò dilusu / dilusa

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    Use it to say, mildly, that something fell short of expectations

    Grammar Note

    Dilusu (m), dilusa (f); other spellings are delusu and disillusu. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

15. Sò cummossu / cummossa

    I'm moved

    Usage

    Use it when a view, a song or someone's kindness touches you

    Grammar Note

    Cummossu (m), cummossa (f). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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