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mantenersi

support oneself, earn one’s living, keep oneself, stay

m a n . t e ˈn e r . s i → mantenere
verb Rare #42,146
support oneself, earn one’s living Often used about earning enough to pay for one’s needs or habits.
IT: Lavora per mantenersi.
EN: He works to support himself.
keep oneself, stay Used with an adjective to describe remaining in a particular state.
IT: È importante mantenersi in forma.
EN: It’s important to keep fit.
Conjugation of mantenere
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First mantengo manteniamo
Second mantieni mantenete
Third mantiene mantengono
Imperative
SingularPlural
First — manteniamo
Second mantieni mantenete
Third mantenga —
Past
mantenuto
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First mantenga manteniamo
Second mantenga —
Third mantenga —
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third mantenne —
Present
mantenendo
Indicative future
SingularPlural
First manterrò —

Diceva che, un giorno, Ri-uno dovrà imparare a mantenersi da sola.

He said that, one day, Ri-uno will have to learn to support herself.

— No Other Choice - Non c'è altra scelta (2025)

E si trova un onesto lavoro per mantenersi il vizio?

And do you find an honest job to support your habit?

— Mystic River (2003)

Crede che la sua buona salute sia il risultato del mantenersi attiva.

She believes her good health is a result of keeping active.

Come fa a mantenersi?

How does he support himself?

— Audition (2000)

Per mantenersi.

To support oneself.

— La vita di Adele: Capitoli 1 & 2 (2013)