Italian Phrase
Cosa intendi esattamente con 'sinergia'?
Meaning
The speaker is asking the listener to clarify the precise meaning they attribute to the word 'sinergia'. It conveys a polite but direct request for definition, often in a professional or academic setting.
When to use
Use this question when you hear the term 'sinergia' in a meeting, presentation, or article and need a concrete explanation. It works well in business discussions, teamwork workshops, or any context where precise terminology matters.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cosaintendiesattamenteconsinergia
Cosa
Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what', used at the start of a question.
intendi
Second‑person singular present of the verb *intendere* (to mean, to intend).
esattamente
Adverb meaning 'exactly', placed before the prepositional phrase for emphasis.
con
Preposition meaning 'with', introduces the object of clarification.
sinergia
Feminine noun meaning 'synergy', often used in business or scientific contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa intendi esattamente con 'sinergia'?
What exactly do you mean by 'synergy'?
Intendo la capacità di due dipartimenti di lavorare insieme per ottenere risultati migliori di quelli che otterrebbero separatamente.
I mean the ability of two departments to work together to achieve results better than they would achieve separately.
✕Common Mistakes
Cosa intendi dire con 'sinergia'?
The verb 'dire' is redundant after 'intendi'; it creates a double infinitive.
Cosa intendi esattamente con sinergia?
Missing the article or quotation marks makes the noun sound like an adjective.
Che intendi esattamente con sinergia?
The interrogative pronoun should be 'Cosa' or 'Che cosa' to ask 'what'.
↔Alternatives
Che cosa intendi dire con 'sinergia'?
What do you mean by 'synergy'?
Puoi spiegarmi più nel dettaglio cosa significa 'sinergia'?
Can you explain in more detail what 'synergy' means?
Qual è il tuo concetto di 'sinergia'?
What is your concept of 'synergy'?
Cultural Tip
In Italian business culture, asking for clarification is seen as a sign of attentiveness, not rudeness. Use a polite tone and, if the setting is very formal, you might replace 'cosa' with 'che cosa' or add 'per favore' at the end. The word 'sinergia' is a buzzword in corporate Italy, so speakers often expect a concrete example rather than a vague definition.