How to Say ‘The match is still long.’ in Italian
La partita è ancora lunga.
lah par-TEE-tah eh ahn-KOH-rah LOON-gah
[lah par-TEE-tah eh ahn-KOH-rah LOON-gah]
💬 Usage Tip: A full sentence version of the phrase. In real English, “The match is still long” sounds a bit literal; a more natural translation is “The match isn’t over yet” or “There’s still a long way to go in the match.” Useful when reacting after a near goal or a close call.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Football commentary in Italian often uses short, emotional phrases like this. During a nervous World Cup game, saying “La partita è ancora lunga” helps everyone stay calm—well, as calm as football fans ever get.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used with a feminine singular noun.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "La" introduce il nome.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "La" introduces the noun.
partita
[par-TEE-tah]
match; game
A feminine noun for a sports match, especially a football game.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "partita" parla della gara.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "partita" refers to the match.
è
[eh]
is
Form of "essere" meaning "is," linking the subject to its description.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "è" collega il soggetto alla descrizione.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "è" links the subject to the description.
ancora
[ahn-KOH-rah]
still; yet
An adverb showing that the situation continues and is not finished.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "ancora" indica che il match continua.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "ancora" indicates that the match continues.
lunga
[LOON-gah]
long
An adjective meaning long; idiomatically, it suggests there is still a lot left to happen.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "lunga" suggerisce che tutto può ancora cambiare.
In "La partita è ancora lunga.", "lunga" suggests that everything can still change.
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