così com'è
The English phrase "as is" is translated into Italian as così com'è.
The phrase così com'è is used to indicate that a buyer accepts an item in its current state, without any changes or repairs. It is common in both casual conversation and formal commercial contexts, such as in sales contracts.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression così com'è is a contraction of così come è. The word così means "so" or "thus", and com'è is a contraction of come è, which means "as it is". Together, they mean "just as it is".
Did you know?
- The word così is a close relative of the English word 'sic', which is used in writing to indicate that a quoted error is being reproduced exactly as it appeared in the original.
- In an Italian flea market, you will likely hear visto e piaciuto, which means 'seen and liked', instead of così com'è.
- The word così evolved from the Vulgar Latin phrase eccum sīc, which literally translates to 'behold thus'.
Examples in context
- Accetto l'offerta così com'èI accept the offer as is
- L'auto deve essere venduta nel suo stato attualeThe car must be sold as is
- L'opera d'arte deve essere conservata inalterataThe artwork must be kept as is
- Preferisco prendere questa maglietta così, senza modificheI prefer to take this t-shirt as is
- Mi piace l'appartamento così, senza cambiamentiI like the apartment as is
- Potresti provare a venderlo così com'è e vedere se qualcuno è interessato. Potrebbe avere un valore storico!You could try selling it as is and see if someone is interested. It might have historical value!
- Prendo il tavolo così com'è.I'll take the table as is.
- L'appartamento viene venduto così com'è.The apartment is being sold as is.
- Lo compro così com'è, senza riparazioni.I am buying it as is, without any repairs.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are looking at a used sofa in a second-hand shop.
- AlessandroTi piace questo divano?Do you like this sofa?
- GiuliaÈ un po' vecchio, ma lo prenderei così com'è.It is a bit old, but I would take it as is.
- AlessandroGiulia, sei sicura che non vogliamo ripararlo?Giulia, are you sure we don't want to repair it?
- GiuliaNo, lo preferisco così com'è.No, I prefer it as is.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries così, CC BY-SA 4.0.
