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How to Say ‘Mary, the key!’ in Italian

Maria, la chiave!

mah-ree-ah lah kee-ah-veh

[mah-ree-ah lah kee-ah-veh]

💬 Usage Tip: A direct address using a familiar figure.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Mary is culturally significant, evoking purity and hope.

Phrase Breakdown

Maria

[mah-ree-ah]

Maria

A common female first name.

Example

Maria, la chiave è sul tavolo.

Maria, the key is on the table.

la

[lah]

the

Used to specify a particular item.

Example

La chiave di Maria è rotta.

Maria's key is broken.

chiave

[kee-ah-veh]

key

An instrument for opening locks.

Example

La chiave manca dal mazzo.

The key is missing from the bunch.

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