How to Say ‘But different from them’ in Italian
Ma diversa da loro
mah dee-VER-sah dah LOH-roh
[mah dee-VER-sah dah LOH-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Diversa' changes to feminine to match 'tu', showing gender agreement in Italian.
🇮🇹 In Italy: It reflects Italian culture's appreciation of personal uniqueness.
Phrase Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
but
Used for contrast or exception.
Vorrei restare, ma non ho tempo.
I would like to stay, but I have no time.
diversa
[dee-VER-sah]
different
Unlike someone or something else.
Ciò è diverso da tutto.
This is different from everything.
da
[dah]
from
Expresses the idea of origin or separation.
Ricevuto da un amico.
Received from a friend.
loro
[LOH-roh]
them
Refers to others excluding the speaker.
Vorrei lavorare con loro.
I would like to work with them.
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