Italian Phrase
Sentiamo le idee di tutti.
Meaning
The sentence tells a group that they are hearing (or listening to) every person’s ideas. It conveys inclusivity and openness, often used to encourage participation.
When to use
Use this phrase at the start of a brainstorming session, in a classroom discussion, during a team meeting, or any situation where you want to assure everyone that their contributions will be heard.
✦Grammar Breakdown
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Sentire (present, 1st pl.)
‘Sentiamo’ is the first‑person plural present of ‘sentire’, meaning ‘we hear’ or ‘we listen’.
Direct object agreement
The feminine plural noun ‘idee’ matches the article ‘le’; together they are the direct object of ‘sentiamo’.
Partitive ‘di tutti’
‘di tutti’ means ‘of everyone’; it follows the noun to indicate that the ideas belong to all participants.
Sentire vs Ascoltare
In Italian, ‘sentire’ can mean simply to hear, while ‘ascoltare’ stresses active listening. Both are correct here, but the nuance differs.
🗨In Conversation
Sentiamo le idee di tutti.
We hear everyone's ideas.
Grazie, condividete pure le vostre proposte.
Thank you, feel free to share your proposals.
✕Common Mistakes
Sentiamo le idee di tutto.
‘Tutto’ is singular neuter and does not refer to people; the correct plural form is ‘tutti’.
Sentiamo le idee tutti.
The preposition ‘di’ is required to link the noun to ‘tutti’.
Sentiamo le idee di tutti i.
Avoid adding an extra article after ‘tutti’; ‘di tutti’ already conveys the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Ascoltiamo le idee di tutti.
We listen to everyone's ideas.
Prendiamo in considerazione le idee di tutti.
We take everyone's ideas into consideration.
Consideriamo le idee di tutti.
We consider everyone's ideas.
Cultural Tip
In Italian collaborative settings, saying ‘ascoltiamo le idee di tutti’ sounds a bit more formal and attentive than ‘sentiamo’, which can be perceived as simply hearing. However, both are perfectly acceptable in a friendly, inclusive environment. Remember that ‘di tutti’ includes every participant, so it’s a polite way to show respect for all voices.