Sam
In Italian, Sam refers to a surface-to-air missile.
The term is used to denote a surface-to-air missile.
Meaning: surface-to-air missile (noun)
Did you know?
- While 'Sam' is a common nickname in English, an Italian person named Samuele would more likely be called Samuele or 'Samuele' in full rather than using the English-style 'Sam'.
- Because Sam is an English loanword, it does not follow the standard Italian rule of adding an 'e' or 'o' to the end of nouns to indicate gender.
- In Italy, the name Samuele is historically associated with the prophet Samuel, making the shortened Sam feel distinctly modern and non-traditional.
Examples in context
- Sam, che stai facendo?Sam, what are you doing?The first sentence uses Sam to address someone directly.Tatoeba #1440933 by Guybrush88, translation #54040 by CN
- Sam è un filosofo, vero?Sam is a philosopher, isn't he?The second sentence uses Sam as the subject of the sentence.Tatoeba #1455152 by Guybrush88, translation #54033 by CN
- Sam è serio sul suo lavoro.Sam is serious about his work.The third sentence uses Sam as the subject of the sentence.Tatoeba #1239640 by Guybrush88, translation #54024 by CN
- Buongiorno, Signor Sam!Good morning, Mr. Sam!
- Ciao, Sam! Come stai?Hi, Sam! How are you?
- Ehi, Sammy! Che bello vederti!Hey, Sammy! It's great to see you!
- Ciao, Sam! Sono Luca, piacere di conoscerti!Hi, Sam! I'm Luca, nice to meet you!
- Sai, Sammy, sono così contento che tu sia qui!You know, Sammy, I'm so glad you're here!
- Signor Sam, la sua gentilezza è davvero apprezzata!Mr. Sam, your kindness is truly appreciated!
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are discussing military technology in a museum.
- AlessandroChe cos'è quel Sam là fuori?What is that SAM out there?
- ChiaraÈ un missile terra-aria molto potente.It is a very powerful surface-to-air missile.
- AlessandroUn Sam può abbattere un aereo?Can a SAM shoot down a plane?
- ChiaraSì, Alessandro, è fatto proprio per questo.Yes, Alessandro, it is made exactly for that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
