essere al settimo cielo
to be on cloud nine; to be over the moon
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛs.se.re al ˈsɛt.ti.mo ˈt͡ʃɛ.lo/
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Cultural Note
Literally 'to be in the seventh heaven,' this phrase has roots in medieval cosmology and Dante's Paradiso, where the seventh sphere of heaven was associated with Saturn and contemplative bliss. It is now used colloquially to express extreme happiness.
📝 Example Sentences
Quando mi ha detto di sì, ero al settimo cielo.
When she said yes, I was on cloud nine.
I bambini erano al settimo cielo per il regalo.
The children were over the moon about the gift.
Da quando ha trovato lavoro è al settimo cielo.
Since he found a job, he's been on cloud nine.