A2 — Elementary❤️ Love & Family
Essere il sole della propria vita
To be the light of one's life
Literal Translation
"To be the sun of one's life"
What it means
To be the light of one's life; to be the most important person in one's life. A classic Italian romantic declaration. Italy's relationship with the sun as a life-giving force makes this a particularly resonant metaphor.
Example in context
"Sei il sole della mia vita — non saprei cosa fare senza di te."
"You are the sunshine of my life — I would not know what to do without you."
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