Breakdown of Sei noto per la tua attitudine sul campo?
essere
to be
tuo
your
per
for / in order to / because of
sul
on the; about the (su + il)
il campo
the field
noto
known
l'attitudine
the aptitude, attitude (f)
Questions & Answers about Sei noto per la tua attitudine sul campo?
Why do we use per after noto here?
The adjective noto (known or famous) requires the preposition per when introducing the reason why someone is known. This is a set pattern (adjective valency), mirroring the English structure of being "known for" something.
Is attitudine a false friend? It looks exactly like "attitude".
Yes, it is a classic false friend! Attitudine actually translates to "aptitude," "ability," or "inclination." If you want to talk about someone's "attitude" (their mindset or behavior), you should use the word atteggiamento.
Could I use conosciuto instead of noto in this sentence?
Yes, you can. Sei conosciuto per... means the exact same thing. Both noto and conosciuto are adjectives that require the preposition per when stating what someone is recognized for.
Why do we say sul campo instead of nel campo for "on the pitch"?
When referring to a sports pitch, court, or playing field, Italian uses the preposition su (on), which combines with il to form sul. You typically use in (forming nel campo) when talking about an agricultural field or an abstract field of study.
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