Chris
Chris is the Italian form for the given name Chris.
Chris is a given name for a person.
Did you know?
- While Chris is common in modern settings, the traditional Italian name Cristoforo is famously associated with the patron saint of travelers.
- Unlike English, where 'Chris' can be short for 'Christine', in Italy Chris is almost exclusively viewed as a masculine or unisex loan name.
- Because Chris ends in a consonant, Italian speakers may naturally add a slight vowel sound at the end to fit the phonetic patterns of their language.
Examples in context
- Chris non aveva un'auto.Chris didn't have a car.This sentence shows the use of Chris as the subject of a sentence regarding car ownership.Tatoeba #3633601 by Guybrush88, translation #62825 by CN
- Oh, ecco che arriva Chris.Oh, here comes Chris.This sentence illustrates how to announce the arrival of Chris.Tatoeba #3889348 by Guybrush88, translation #1989237 by FlamingTofu
- Chris non può lavorare domani.Chris can't work tomorrow.This sentence demonstrates how to express an inability to work regarding Chris.Tatoeba #3633603 by Guybrush88, translation #62840 by CN
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at a cafe waiting for a friend.
- MatteoHai sentito Chris?Have you heard from Chris?
- MartinaNo, non l'ho visto oggi.No, I haven't seen him today.
- MatteoSpero che Chris arrivi presto.I hope Chris arrives soon.
- MartinaAnche io, è sempre in ritardo.Me too, he is always late.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
