How to Say ‘But if you find’ in Italian
Ma se trovi
mah seh TROH-vee
[mah seh TROH-vee]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Ma' means 'but,' often used to signify contrast or opposition.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Challenges are often approached with a positive spin in Italian conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
but
A conjunction used to introduce a contrasting clause.
Vorrei venire, ma sono occupato.
I would like to come, but I am busy.
se
[seh]
if
A conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause.
Se piove, rimango a casa.
If it rains, I stay home.
trovi
[TROH-vee]
find
To discover something through searching.
Trovi sempre qualcosa da vedere qui.
You always find something to see here.
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