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How to Say ‘I float’ in Italian

Sto a galla

stoh ah GAH-lah

[stoh ah GAH-lah]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Sto' from 'stare' used here as 'I am', 'a galla' means afloat.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Floating can symbolize calm and ease, often associated with Italy's serene lakes and coasts.

Phrase Breakdown

Sto

[stoh]

I'm

First person singular for being.

Example

"Sto" bene, grazie per aver chiesto.

"I'm" fine, thanks for asking.

a

[ah]

Afloat

Physically in contact with the surface of water.

Example

L'oggetto è "a" galla.

The object is "afloat".

galla

[GAH-lah]

Afloat

Remaining on the surface of water.

Example

Siamo rimasti "a galla" nonostante la tempesta.

We stayed "afloat" despite the storm.

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