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How to Say ‘But for them it's an honor.’ in Italian

Ma per loro è un onore.

mah pehr LOH-roh eh oon oh-NOH-reh

[mah pehr LOH-roh eh oon oh-NOH-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Locals take the bearers' role seriously and as devotion. Framing your awe as admiration, not pity, lands well.

Phrase Breakdown

Ma per loro

mah pehr LOH-roh

But for them

'Loro' means 'them' after a preposition. Say 'mah per LOH-roh'.

Example

Questo è per loro.

This is for them.

Words in this phrase

[mah]

But

Used to introduce a contrasting statement or question.

Example

Ma non capisco perché ma allora lei è felice.

But I don't understand why but then she is happy.

per

[pehr]

for

A preposition used to explain purpose or reason.

Example

Sono qui per conoscere nuove aziende.

I am here to get to know new companies.

loro

[LOH-roh]

them

Refers to a group of people or things other than the ones previously mentioned.

Example

Li ho visti ieri.

I saw them yesterday.

è un onore.

eh oon oh-NOH-reh

it's an honor.

Link the words smoothly: 'eh-oo-noh-NOH-reh'.

Example

Per me è un onore.

For me it's an honor.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

onore

[oh-NOH-reh]

honor

A source of pride and respect; something considered a privilege.

Example

È un onore conoscerla.

It is an honor to meet you.

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