Italian Expression · Advanced
annaffiare la terra senza bagnare le foglie
water the soil without wetting the leaves
Pronunciation: annaffiare la terra senza bagnare le foglie
Meaning
A natural Italian expression used to convey: water the soil without wetting the leaves.
Example
Annaffia la terra senza bagnare le foglie.
Water the soil without wetting the leaves.
Practice tips
- Practice annaffiare la terra senza bagnare le foglie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for advanced-level learners.