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How to Say ‘That stops’ in Italian

Che fermi

ke FEHR-mee

[ke FEHR-mee]

💬 Usage Tip: After something like non c'è vento che..., Italian often uses a verb form like fermi to mean "that could stop" or "that would stop," not a plain fact. You'll see the same feeling in non c'è niente che mi piaccia — "there's nothing that I like / that would please me."

Phrase Breakdown

Che

[ke]

that

Used to introduce a subordinate clause.

Example

Il libro che leggo è interessante.

The book that I am reading is interesting.

fermi

[FEHR-mee]

stops

To cease to move or operate.

Example

Fermi l'auto al semaforo.

Stop the car at the traffic light.

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