Italian Phrase
Ho degli esempi per mostrare cosa so fare.
Meaning
This phrase is used to present evidence of your skills or past work. It combines the verb 'avere' (to have) with the partitive article 'degli' and the construction 'sapere fare' which specifically denotes having the knowledge or skill to perform a task.
When to use
This is most commonly used in professional contexts such as job interviews, performance reviews, or when pitching to a new client. It is a confident way to transition into showing a portfolio or a demonstration.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hodegliesempipermostrarecosasofare
Ho
The first person singular of 'avere' (to have). The 'h' is always silent in Italian.
Degli
A partitive article meaning 'some', used here because 'esempi' is a masculine plural noun starting with a vowel.
So fare
The verb 'sapere' followed by an infinitive is the standard way to express 'knowing how' to do something.
🗨In Conversation
Quali sono le tue competenze principali?
What are your main skills?
Ho degli esempi per mostrare cosa so fare.
I have some examples to show what I can do.
✕Common Mistakes
Ho dei esempi per mostrare cosa so fare.
Use 'degli' instead of 'dei' because 'esempi' starts with a vowel.
Ho degli esempi per mostrare cosa posso fare.
While 'posso' means 'I can', 'so' (from sapere) is preferred when talking about learned skills and expertise.
↔Alternatives
Ecco alcuni esempi del mio lavoro.
Here are some examples of my work.
Le mostro cosa so fare.
I will show you what I can do.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business culture, being prepared with concrete examples (esempi) is highly respected. Using 'sapere' emphasizes your competence and training, which is often more persuasive than using 'potere' in a professional setting.