There is no threat concerned in studying this Italian – or not-so-Italian – phrase.
Every Italian area has its personal dialect, with linguistic variations being so large at occasions that individuals residing a two-hour drive aside might have a tough time understanding one another.
However loads of phrases and phrases that have been as soon as distinctive to a sure dialect have crossed regional borders over time and are actually recognised and often utilized by nearly all of Italians.
That’s definitely the case for right now’s phrase: chi non risica non rosica (hear it pronounced right here).
Chi non risica non rosica is a phrase from the Tuscan dialect which might be translated as: ‘Those that don’t take dangers, don’t eat’ (or actually: ‘gnaw’).
The ‘correct’ Italian-language model can be chello non rischia non rosicchia, however the authentic Tuscan phrase is much extra in style.
It is a artistic approach of claiming that anybody who is not prepared to take dangers will discover it onerous to make a residing and, by extension, to realize something worthwhile in life.
To a sure extent, it is the closest Italian equal of the English ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’.
Non pensi alle possibili conseguenze?
Ricordati: chi non risica, non rosica…
Are you not fascinated with the potential penalties?
Bear in mind: nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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You might use it to provide somebody you recognize the encouragement they should begin a brand new enterprise enterprise, relocate to a special metropolis or nation, and even make a transfer on the particular person they’ve lengthy been inquisitive about.
However you possibly can additionally use chi non risica non rosica in a sarcastic approach proper earlier than you go and do one thing which will make you the topic of eternal tales of glory and heroism, or must you fail, lead to life-long disgrace and condemnation from each household and pals.
Guarda qua.
Sei serio? Ma hai concept di cosa stai facendo?
Ha, chi non risica non rosica, amico mio!
Watch this.
Are you critical? Have you ever bought any concept what you’re doing?
Ha, nothing ventured, nothing gained, my pal!
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