How to Say ‘I was locked out’ in Italian
Stavo chiuso fuori
STAH-voh KYOO-zoh FWOH-ree
[STAH-voh KYOO-zoh FWOH-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: The verb 'stavo' is an imperfetto form, commonly used to describe past actions without specifying when they started or ended.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italian homes often have strong doors and gates, reflecting the expression 'stavo chiuso fuori' if you're locked out!
Phrase Breakdown
Stavo
[STAH-voh]
I was
Used to indicate being in a state or condition.
Stavo bene ieri.
I was fine yesterday.
chiuso
[KYOO-zoh]
closed
Not open; shut.
La porta era chiusa, quindi stavo chiuso fuori.
The door was closed, so I was locked out.
fuori
[FWOH-ree]
out
Used to indicate movement to the exterior.
Sono andato fuori perché stavo chiuso fuori.
I went outside because I was locked out.
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