How to Say ‘So sorry mom if I'm always out, but’ in Italian
Quindi scusa mamma se sto sempre fuori, ma
ˈkwindi ˈskuːza ˈmamma se sto ˈsɛmpre ˈfwɔri ma
[ˈkwindi ˈskuːza ˈmamma se sto ˈsɛmpre ˈfwɔri ma]
💬 Usage Tip: Conditional 'se' combined with 'ma' often creates a sentence structure that explains actions with justification.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Typical of Italian youth expressing their need for independence and caringly addressing their parents.
Phrase Breakdown
Quindi scusa mamma
ˈkwindi ˈskuːza ˈmamma
Words in this phrase
Quindi
[ˈkwindi]
So
Indicating a conclusion.
Quindi, andiamo?
So, shall we go?
scusa
[ˈskuːza]
sorry
Feeling regret or penitence.
Scusa per l'inconveniente.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
mamma
[ˈmamma]
mom
Informal term for mother.
Mamma, hai visto il mio libro?
Mom, have you seen my book?
Se sto sempre fuori
se sto ˈsɛmpre ˈfwɔri
Words in this phrase
se
[se]
if
Introducing a condition or assumption.
Se piove, rimaniamo a casa.
If it rains, we stay home.
sto
[sto]
I am
Used to describe being in a place or condition.
Sto cercando le chiavi.
I am looking for the keys.
sempre
[ˈsɛmpre]
always
At all times; on all occasions.
Sempre felice di aiutarti.
Always happy to help you.
fuori
[ˈfwɔri]
out
Moved to the exterior.
Fuori sta nevicando.
It's snowing outside.
ma
[ma]
but
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Ho studiato molto, ma non ho passato l'esame.
I studied a lot, but I didn't pass the exam.
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