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Italian Phrase

Proteggi la tua casa prima della tempesta.

/proˈtɛdʒːi la ˈtu.a ˈka.za ˈpri.ma ˈdel.la temˈpɛs.ta/
Meaning"Protect your house before the storm."
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Meaning

‘Protect your house before the storm.’ It is a direct, urgent piece of advice, often heard in weather alerts or emergency‑preparedness contexts.

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When to use

Use this sentence when warning friends, family, or neighbours about an incoming storm, or when giving a checklist for home safety before severe weather hits.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Proteggilatuacasaprimadellatempesta

1

Imperative (Proteggi)

‘Proteggi’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘proteggere’, used to give a direct command or strong advice.

2

Possessive adjective (tua)

In Italian the possessive adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, so ‘tua’ (feminine singular) matches ‘casa’.

3

Prepositional phrase (prima della)

‘Prima della’ means ‘before the’; ‘della’ is the contraction of ‘di + la’, required because ‘tempesta’ is feminine.

4

Noun gender (tempesta)

‘Tempesta’ is a feminine noun, so articles and adjectives referring to it must be feminine (la, della, una, etc.).

🗨In Conversation

A

Hai sentito l’allerta meteo per la zona?

Did you hear the weather alert for the area?

Sì, proteggi la tua casa prima della tempesta.

Yes, protect your house before the storm.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Proteggi la tua casa prima del tempesta.

    ‘Tempesta’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘della’, not ‘del’.

  • Proteggi la casa tua prima della tempesta.

    Possessive adjectives normally precede the noun in Italian; ‘casa tua’ sounds colloquial and is less appropriate in a warning.

↔Alternatives

  • Metti al sicuro la tua casa prima della tempesta.

    Put your house in safety before the storm.

  • Rinforza la tua casa prima della tempesta.

    Strengthen your house before the storm.

  • Assicurati che la tua casa sia pronta per la tempesta.

    Make sure your house is ready for the storm.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, especially in the northern regions, sudden thunderstorms can cause flooding and wind damage. Italians often secure windows with shutters, bring outdoor furniture inside, and check roof tiles before a forecasted storm. Using a firm imperative like ‘Proteggi’ conveys the seriousness of the warning.