In every language, it's common to encounter phrases with multiple translations – sometimes far more than one might expect! phrase”don't give up” is a typical example. There are at least ten different translations in daily use in Italian. Let’s take a moment to explore all of the most popular content in this article!
1. Don’t give up!
don't give up is one of the first translations you find don't give up in any dictionary. What is particularly useful about this expression is its flexibility: you can place object pronouns of or in verb (don't give up) or append it to the end of the verb (don't give up). surrender is a reflexive verb, literally meaning surrender, yield or yield.
Don't give up! Keep working hard and you will achieve your goals.
Don't give up! Keep working hard and you will achieve your goals.
2. Don’t give up!
An equally popular expression is don't give up. verb give up Literally lay down, ditchor let gobut metaphorically speaking, it is closer to the meaning shrink back, concessionor collapse. You may have also come across related expressions Don't let go of the bones. literally translated as Don't give up the bonesthis image reflects how dogs stubbornly bite the bones in their mouths – a true display of perseverance!
Don't give up! You're almost at the finish line.
Don't give up! You're almost at the finish line.
3. Don’t give in!
as we said don't admit defeat To encourage someone not to give up in English, Italians use this idiomatic expression don't admit defeat. The only difference is that the Italians use a sponge instead of a towel in the metaphor! You can find more information about this widely used idiom in our website Specialist articles.
Don't give in! We still have a chance to win.
Don't give in! We still have a chance to win.
4. Don’t stop!
don't stop Not the most literal translation don't give upbut it's still an effective way to encourage someone to keep going. verb stop method stop(self). similar give upyou can place of Before or at the end of a verb: don't stop or don't stop.
Don't stop, keep trying!
Don't stop, keep trying!
5. Don’t give up!
give up is an idiomatic expression, literally meaning think oneself failed. by turning it into a command with a negation No Up front, you end up telling others in another very common way not to give up!
Don't give up! Keep fighting and you will find that you will succeed.
Don't give up! Keep fighting and you will succeed and you will see.
6. Go ahead!
You can provide a more positive and encouraging message rather than focusing on what not to do go aheadwhich means keep going! This quote should help motivate and motivate your friend or family member to keep going!
Come on, keep going and don’t let difficulties scare you.
Come on, keep going and don’t get discouraged by the difficulties.
7.Hold on!
similar go ahead,expression hold on Focus on the positivity rather than what not to do. literally translated as stay tough or hold onwhich sounds a bit strange in English, but in Italian it's a common and encouraging way of telling someone to stay strong and carry on.
You've faced a lot of challenges so far, so keep at it!
You've faced a lot of challenges so far, so keep at it!
8. Don’t give up!
Italian verbs give up method give up, Resignor turn downmaking it a suitable replacement for surrender and give up.
Don't give up on your dreams, even if it seems difficult.
Don't give up on your dreams, even if it seems difficult.
9. Keep at it!
although keep going Literally continue like thisbest understood as keep going or Keep up the good work.
You are doing great, keep up the good work!
You are doing great, keep up the good work!
10. Strength and courage!
To end this post, let’s end with an uplifting Italian quote that you’ll often hear when you need encouragement. strength and courage Literally translated as strength and courage – The perfect combination of resilience and bravery in one positive phrase!
Strength and courage! You can do it!
Strength and courage! You can do it!
Heather Broster is a graduate with honors in linguistics from the University of Western Ontario. She is an aspiring polyglot, fluent in English and Italian, as well as varying degrees of fluency in Japanese, Welsh and French. Originally from Toronto, Heather has lived in several countries, notably Italy for six years. Her main research areas are language acquisition, education and bilingual teaching.
