frasi
The English word phrases is translated into Italian as frasi.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is frase, while the plural form is frasi.
Did you know?
- To describe a 'catchphrase' or a 'slogan', Italians often use the word motto or tormentone. The latter refers specifically to a phrase or song that becomes an annoying but unavoidable earworm.
- In Italian, if you say you have 'le frasi fatte', you are not talking about completed sentences, but rather about 'clichés' or overused platitudes.
- The Italian word frase is a cognate of the English word 'phrase', but both stem from the Greek phrasis meaning 'way of speaking'. This root also gave English the word 'phraseology'.
Examples in context
- Tradussi tutte queste frasi.I translated all these phrases.This sentence is useful for describing the translation of all these phrases.Tatoeba #10485885 by Guybrush88, translation #10164822 by ddnktr
- Conosco molte frasi in berbero.I know many Berber phrases.This sentence is useful for expressing knowledge of many Berber phrases.Tatoeba #7748913 by Guybrush88, translation #7748748 by Amastan
- Imparai molte frasi in berbero.I learned many Berber phrases.This sentence is useful for describing the learning of many Berber phrases.Tatoeba #7838753 by Guybrush88, translation #7747593 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are at a language school.
- MatteoDevo studiare queste frasi nuove.I have to study these new phrases.
- SofiaLe frasi sono molto difficili, vero?The phrases are very difficult, right?
- MatteoSì, ma le frasi sono utili.Yes, but the phrases are useful.
- SofiaHai ragione, Matteo.You are right, Matteo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
