frasi
The Italian word for sentences is frasi.
frasi refers to sets of words that express a complete thought.
How does it change in a sentence?
frasi is the feminine plural form of the singular noun frase.
Did you know?
- The concept of a 'sentence' in English often refers to a judicial punishment. In Italian, a sentence of prison is called a sentenza, which is a completely different word from the linguistic frase.
- The word frase can be used to describe a 'stock phrase' or a cliché. If someone uses a repetitive, unoriginal expression, you might say they are using a frase fatta.
- In music theory, the term frase is used to describe a 'musical phrase'. Much like in linguistics, it refers to a sequence of notes that forms a distinct, coherent unit within a piece.
Examples in context
- Copia le sue frasi.He copies your sentences.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of frasi with the verb to copy.Tatoeba #5289645 by Guybrush88, translation #9147240 by dzouras
- Ripeti le mie frasi.You repeat my sentences.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of frasi with the verb to repeat.Tatoeba #11596080 by Guybrush88, translation #9563908 by kby
- John copiò le frasi.John copied the sentences.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of frasi in the past tense.Tatoeba #13077236 by Guybrush88, translation #13077221 by rul
- Io leggo il libro.I read the book.
- Tu mangi una pizza.You eat a pizza.
- 446 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are studying for an Italian exam.
- MatteoGiulia, queste frasi sono troppo difficili.Giulia, these sentences are too difficult.
- GiuliaPosso aiutarti a leggerle, Matteo.I can help you read them, Matteo.
- MatteoGrazie, non capisco queste due frasi.Thanks, I don't understand these two sentences.
- GiuliaProviamo a tradurle insieme.Let's try to translate them together.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
