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How to Say ‘That way I can read it at my own pace.’ in Italian

Così lo leggo con calma.

koh-ZEE lo LEG-goh kohn KAHL-mah

[koh-ZEE lo LEG-goh kohn KAHL-mah]

Phrase Breakdown

Così lo leggo

koh-ZEE lo LEG-goh

That way I'll read it

'Così' = so / that way (koh-ZEE). 'Lo' = it. 'Leggo' = I read (LEG-goh, double g held).

Example

Così lo leggo stasera.

That way I'll read it tonight.

Words in this phrase

Così

[koh-ZEE]

so / that way

Sets up the result: that way I can tell something about you.

Example

Scegli il vino tu, Così capisco se hai buon gusto.

You choose the wine, so I can tell if you have good taste.

[lo]

Used to refer to an object or thing mentioned earlier.

Example

Lo vedo ogni giorno.

I see it every day.

leggo

[LEG-goh]

I read

First-person present of leggere, to read.

Example

Leggo il giornale ogni mattina.

I read the newspaper every morning.

con calma.

kohn KAHL-mah

calmly / at my leisure.

A common expression meaning without hurry. Stress CAL: KAHL-mah.

Example

Fai con calma.

Take your time.

Words in this phrase

con

[kohn]

with

A preposition meaning with, often used to describe manner or attitude.

Example

Nell'espressione Con sincerità, Con spiega il modo in cui le persone si comportano.

In the expression 'Con sincerità,' 'Con' explains the way people behave.

calma

[KAHL-mah]

calm

"Calma" means "calm" and suggests a relaxed, unhurried attitude.

Example

Calma e chiarezza aiutano in un messaggio professionale.

Calm and clarity help in a professional message.

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