How to Say ‘Yes, for almost six years’ in Italian
Sì, da quasi sei anni
see dah KWAH-zee say AHN-nee
[see dah KWAH-zee say AHN-nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [Da] with a length of time means "for": [da quasi sei anni] = "for almost six years." You can reuse this with other times, like [da tre mesi] or [da tanto tempo].
Phrase Breakdown
Sì
[see]
yes
An affirmative reply that confirms the previous question.
Rispondo "Sì" con sicurezza durante la conversazione.
I answer "Yes" confidently during the conversation.
Da quasi sei anni
dah KWAH-zee say AHN-nee
For almost six years
Shows duration starting in the past and continuing to now.
Vivo a Milano da quasi sei anni.
I have lived in Milan for almost six years.
Words in this phrase
da
[dah]
for / since
Introduces a period of time continuing to the present.
Sono qui "da" molti anni e conosco bene l'ambiente.
I have been here "for" many years and I know the environment well.
quasi
[KWAH-zee]
almost
Used to show a duration is nearly a full amount.
È "quasi" pronto a festeggiare un anniversario in azienda.
He/She is "almost" ready to celebrate an anniversary in the company.
sei
[say]
six
The number six in a time expression about experience.
Dopo "sei" anni conosce bene la cultura interna.
After "six" years he/she knows the internal culture well.
anni
[AHN-nee]
years
Plural noun for year, often used in work history.
Gli "anni" passati qui sono stati formativi.
The "years" spent here have been formative.
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