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Italian Phrase

Scegli una scatola che si adatti bene alle tue cose.

/ˈʃeʎʎi ˈuːna ˈskatola ke si aˈdaːpti ˈbɛne alˈle ˈtuːe ˈkose/
Meaning"Choose a box that fits your things well."
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Meaning

The sentence means “Choose a box that fits your belongings well.” It advises the listener to pick a container that matches the size and shape of their items, ensuring everything fits comfortably.

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When to use

Use this phrase when helping someone organize, packing for a move, or giving advice on storage solutions. It’s common in casual conversation about household organization.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Scegliunascatolachesiadattibenealletuecose

1

Imperative (Scegli)

The verb "scegli" is the second‑person singular imperative of "scegliere" (to choose).

2

Relative clause (che si adatti)

After "una scatola", the relative pronoun "che" introduces a clause; the verb "adattare" appears in the present subjunctive (si adatti) because the clause expresses a desired quality.

3

Reflexive pronoun (si)

The reflexive "si" is required with "adattare" when the subject and object are the same (the box adapts itself).

4

Preposition "alle"

"Alle" is the contraction of "a" + "le", used before the feminine plural "cose".

🗨In Conversation

A

Devo mettere tutti i miei libri in una scatola.

I need to put all my books in a box.

Allora scegli una scatola che si adatti bene alle tue cose.

Then choose a box that fits your belongings well.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Scegli una scatola che adatti bene alle tue cose.

    The verb must be reflexive and in the subjunctive because it follows a relative clause (che si adatti).

  • Scegli una scatola che si adatti bene alle tue cose.

    While "cose" is correct, using a more specific word like "oggetti" sounds more natural.

↔Alternatives

  • Prendi una scatola adatta ai tuoi oggetti.

    Take a box suitable for your items.

  • Scegli una scatola della giusta dimensione per le tue cose.

    Choose a box of the right size for your things.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, it’s common to reuse sturdy cardboard boxes from supermarkets for moving or storage. When you ask for a box, you might say “una scatola di cartone” to specify the material. Also, Italians often prefer to pack items tightly to avoid waste of space.