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How to Say ‘It's more of a breakfast thing’ in Italian

È più da colazione

eh pyoo dah Koh-la-tsyo-neh

[eh pyoo dah Koh-la-tsyo-neh]

💬 Usage Tip: da + a noun means "suited to" or "typical of" that thing. For example, è da sera means "it's an evening thing".

Phrase Breakdown

È più

eh pyoo

It's more

'È' (it is) + 'più' (more). Both vowels are open and clear: eh PYOO.

Example

È più bello così.

It's nicer this way.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

It is

Used to describe the state, condition, or location of something.

Example

È importante ricordare tutte le regole.

It is important to remember all the rules.

più

[pyoo]

Comparative word used to indicate a greater amount or degree.

Example

Con più responsabilità. impari di più.

With more responsibility, you learn more.

da colazione

dah Koh-la-tsyo-neh

a breakfast thing

'Da' + noun means 'suited for'. Stress falls on co-la-TSYO-ne.

Example

Questo è un dolce da colazione.

This is a breakfast pastry.

Words in this phrase

[dah]

for (purpose)

Preposition showing the use or purpose of an object.

Example

Mi serve una tazza da tè.

I need a teacup.

colazione

[Koh-la-tsyo-neh]

Breakfast

The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.

Example

Amo fare colazione con caffè e cornetto.

I love having breakfast with coffee and a croissant.

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