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How to Say ‘But different from them’ in Italian

Ma diversi da loro

mah dee-VER-see dah LOH-roh

[mah dee-VER-see dah LOH-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: Notice the plural form 'diversi', adapting to 'siamo'.

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Phrase Breakdown

Ma

[mah]

but

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts.

Example

Volevamo andare, ma ha piovuto.

We wanted to go, but it rained.

diversi

[dee-VER-see]

different

Indicates a contrast or a change.

Example

Ha gusti diversi.

He has different tastes.

da

[dah]

from

Indicating a starting point of a movement or action.

Example

Venni da lontano.

I came from afar.

loro

[LOH-roh]

them

Refers to individuals other than the speaker and listener.

Example

Condivido l'idea con loro.

I share the idea with them.

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