Definition

giù

:

down, below, downstairs

Note: (essere) giù can refer to both a physical position and an emotional state.

Ti aspetto giù!

I'm waiting for you downstairs!

Sono giù (di morale) perché non ho passato l'esame.

I'm down because I failed the exam.

su

:

up, over, upstairs, high

Note: (essere) su can refer to both a physical position and an emotional state.

Ti aspetto su in casa.

I'm waiting for you upstairs.

Oggi sono su (di giri) perché vado in vacanza.

I'm on a high today because I'm going on a vacation.

  • "Piuttosto che tornare giù"
  • "T'aspettiamo giù."
  • "Inoltre, stanotte forse dovrò dormire su questa barca perché ho perso le chiavi durante il Carnevale."

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