Italian Phrase
Siamo una famiglia molto unita.
Meaning
The sentence declares that the speaker’s family is very close‑knit and supportive of each other. ‘Unita’ conveys a sense of emotional cohesion rather than just living under the same roof.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe the strong bond within your family, for example in introductions, family photos, or when talking about family values with friends or new acquaintances.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Siamounafamigliamoltounita
Siamo (essere)
First‑person plural present of the verb ‘essere’ (to be). Used for statements about ‘we’.
una (indefinite article)
Feminine singular indefinite article, agrees with the noun ‘famiglia’.
famiglia (noun)
A feminine singular noun meaning ‘family’; takes feminine agreement.
molto (adverb)
An adverb meaning ‘very’; it modifies the adjective that follows.
unita (adjective)
Feminine singular form of ‘unito’, meaning ‘united/close‑knit’; must agree with ‘famiglia’.
🗨In Conversation
Siamo una famiglia molto unita.
We are a very close‑knit family.
Che bello! È importante avere una famiglia così.
How nice! It’s important to have a family like that.
✕Common Mistakes
Siamo una famiglia molto uniti.
‘Uniti’ is the masculine plural form; it does not agree with the feminine singular noun ‘famiglia’.
Siamo una famiglia molta unita.
‘Molta’ is not used as an adverb; the correct adverb is ‘molto’.
↔Alternatives
Siamo una famiglia molto affiatata.
We are a very close family.
Siamo una famiglia molto legata.
We are a very close‑tied family.
La nostra famiglia è molto unita.
Our family is very close‑knit.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, family ties are often emphasized and celebrated. Saying a family is ‘unita’ can imply regular shared meals, mutual support, and a sense of belonging. In more formal contexts you might prefer ‘affiatata’ or ‘legata’, while ‘unita’ feels warm and personal. Remember that adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun they describe – ‘unita’ for ‘famiglia’ (feminine singular).