Perché i miei genitori mi hanno sempre detto di seguire i miei sogni.
Because my parents always told me to follow my dreams.
Language note: The playful mix of literal and metaphorical meanings is typical in jokes.
Culture note: Parents' advice is taken seriously, making this a gentle humor line.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Perché
[per-keh]
because
Used to give a reason or explanation.
Ridi perché sei felice.
You are laughing because you are happy.
i
[ee]
the
Definite article for plural nouns.
I sogni possono diventare realtà.
Dreams can come true.
miei
[miey]
my
A possessive adjective indicating ownership.
I miei progetti sono pronti.
My projects are ready.
genitori
[je-nee-toh-ree]
parents
Father and mother of a person.
I miei genitori vivono lontano.
My parents live far away.
mi
[mee]
me
Used by a speaker to refer to himself.
Mi piace la musica.
I like music.
hanno
[an-no]
have
Third person plural of 'to have'.
Hanno due figli.
They have two children.
sempre
[sem-pre]
always
At all times; every time.
Sei sempre puntuale.
You are always on time.
detto
[det-to]
told
Past tense of 'to tell'.
Mi ha detto di aspettare.
He told me to wait.
di
[dee]
to
Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward.
Vado a Roma.
I go to Rome.
seguire
[se-gwee-re]
follow
To come or go after.
Segui quella strada.
Follow that road.
i
[ee]
the
Definite article for plural nouns.
I sogni possono diventare realtà.
Dreams can come true.
miei
[miey]
my
A possessive adjective indicating ownership.
I miei progetti sono pronti.
My projects are ready.
sogni
[soh-nyee]
dreams
Aspiration or ambition.
Ho molti sogni per il futuro.
I have many dreams for the future.
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