Sforzo
Effort
Language note: Acknowledging someone's effort can be endearing.
Culture note: Italians value and often acknowledge the effort as much as the result.
Context: Despite being wrong, they comment on your effort.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sforzo
[sfor-tsoh]
Effort
The use of physical or mental energy to do something.
Apprezzo il tuo sforzo.
I appreciate your effort.
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