B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Essere possessivo
To be possessive and controlling in a relationship
Literal Translation
"To be possessive"
What it means
To be possessive and controlling in a relationship. A common criticism in unhealthy relationships. Recognized as a warning sign in modern Italian relationship discourse.
Example in context
"È troppo possessivo — controlla il suo telefono e non la lascia uscire con le amiche."
"He is too possessive — he checks her phone and does not let her go out with her friends."
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