Frase
/ˈfra.ze/
The Italian word for phrase is Frase.
Frase refers to a small group of words forming a unit within a sentence or a short expression. In many contexts, it is used interchangeably with the word for sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
Frase is a feminine noun, which means any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form. The plural form of frase is frasi.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfra.ze/
Did you know?
- While frase is a linguistic unit, the word fraseggio is used in music to describe the phrasing and breathing a performer adds to a melody.
- The word frase is a learned borrowing from the Late Latin phrasis, which originally comes from the Ancient Greek word phrásis meaning 'manner of expression'.
- A frasario is a specialized type of glossary or handbook containing a collection of useful phrases for travelers or students.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un caffèI would like a coffee
- Posso avere un bicchiere d'acqua?Can I have a glass of water?
- Buona fortuna!Good luck!
- Non capisco questa frase.I don't understand this phrase.
- Puoi scrivere la frase sulla lavagna?Can you write the phrase on the blackboard?
Example conversation
Francesco is helping Sofia study Italian.
- FrancescoSofia, leggi questa frase ad alta voce.Sofia, read this phrase out loud.
- SofiaÈ una frase molto lunga, Francesco.It is a very long phrase, Francesco.
- FrancescoSì, ma è utile per l'esame.Yes, but it is useful for the exam.
- SofiaVa bene, provo a leggerla ora.Alright, I'll try to read it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry frase.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries frase, CC BY-SA 4.0.
