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i am italian vs being italian

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am Italian' is used to state one's nationality or ethnicity, while 'being Italian' is used to describe the state of being Italian or the experience of being Italian.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

i am italian

This phrase is correct and commonly used to state one's nationality or ethnicity.

This phrase is used to declare one's nationality or ethnicity. It is a simple statement about the speaker's background.

Examples:

I am Italian, but I was born in the United States.
She said, 'I am Italian,' with pride.

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I am Italian, not French.
I am Italian boy, Friend of Sally Garfield.
But I maintain I am Italian by tradition, my fondness for pizza is well documented.
No! I am Italian, and I do things the Italian way!
I am Italian! I am Italian!
I am also Italian, as you.
Besides, I am a poor Italian scholar. yes.
I'm not sure how good I am at learning Italian.
Scusi, I am Luigi, Italian exchange student.
Scusi, I am Luigi, Italian exchange student.
Scusi, I am luigi, Italian exchange student.
I am intrigued by the Italian approach of primarily supporting the passive command of a language.
I am not Aldo or Italian.
For that reason, I am speaking today in Italian.
I am looking for an Italian person so as to do an Italian-Spanish exchange.
I am so sick of Italian people claiming to be offended by mob stuff.
You misunderstand me. I am that most un-Italian thing.
On the contrary, we must preserve the current unified approach and I am glad that the Italian Presidency is making efforts in this direction.
Commissioner Tajani, since you have spoken in Italian I am tempted to do so myself, but I will hold back and speak in Greek instead.
I am an Italian friend of Vittoria, a true friend!

Alternatives:

I am from Italy
I come from Italy
I hail from Italy
I am of Italian descent
I have Italian heritage

being italian

This phrase is correct and is used to describe the state of being Italian or the experience of being Italian.

'Being Italian' is used to talk about the experience, characteristics, or qualities associated with being Italian. It is more about the essence of being Italian rather than just stating nationality.

Examples:

Being Italian, she has a deep appreciation for good food.
He loves the culture and traditions of being Italian.

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Almost as much as you enjoy staying fit, speaking Japanese, being Italian.
In short, through luck, cunning, lazy security and the horrible disadvantage of being Italian, he actually succeeds.
When Aldo's talking about him being Italian, he's talking about his heritage.
Being Italian is a big advantage.
'Cause you're too ashamed of being Italian to marry a Mexican.
But how can you be ashamed of being Italian?
being Italian, so there really is no say as to what he actually looks like.

Alternatives:

The experience of being Italian
The essence of being Italian
The characteristics of being Italian
The qualities of being Italian
The feeling of being Italian

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