realizzarsi

Realizzarsi is an Italian reflexive verb that conveys the idea of realizing oneself or becoming fulfilled. It can refer to the attainment of personal potential, inner growth, or the successful materialization of one’s goals and aspirations. In psychology and self-help contexts, it is closely associated with the notion of self-actualization, or autorealizzazione in Italian, describing a process of developing talents, values, and a coherent sense of identity.

Grammatical notes on usage: realizzarsi is used with reflexive pronouns to indicate the subject’s own action on themselves. Conjugations include mi realizzo, ti realizzi, si realizza, ci realizziamo, vi realizzate, si realizzano. The verb can also appear in transitive forms of realizare (to realize something) when the focus is on making an object or dream come true, as in realizzare un sogno. The intransitive, reflexive sense emphasizes personal fulfillment or establishment, as in realizzarsi professionalmente or realizzarsi come persona.

Common contexts and nuances: realizzarsi professionalmente describes achieving success or recognition in one’s career, while realizzarsi come individuo or come persona highlights broader personal development and self-esteem. It is often used in life-coaching, autobiographical writing, and labor-market discussions to express progress toward a more complete or authentic self. Usage remains stable across formal and informal Italian, with the sense depending on whether the emphasis is on internal fulfillment or external realization.

See also: autorealizzazione, realizzazione di sé, crescita personale. Examples: Si è realizzato professionalmente dopo pochi anni. Mi sto realizzando come persona grazie a questa esperienza.