How to Say ‘But if you find the meaning of time’ in Italian
Ma se trovi il senso del tempo
mah seh TROH-vee eel SEHN-soh dehl TEHM-poh
[mah seh TROH-vee eel SEHN-soh dehl TEHM-poh]
💬 Usage Tip: It's a hypothetical statement exploring deeper reflections on temporal understanding.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Time is often meditated upon in Italian literature, especially regarding legacy.
Phrase Breakdown
Ma se trovi
mah seh TROH-vee
Words in this phrase
Ma
[mah]
But
A conjunction used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Vorrei uscire, ma piove.
I would like to go out, but it’s raining.
se
[seh]
If
A conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause.
Se piove, resteremo a casa.
If it rains, we will stay home.
trovi
[TROH-vee]
find
To discover something unexpected while searching for something else.
Trovi le chiavi?
Do you find the keys?
Il senso del tempo
eel SEHN-soh dehl TEHM-poh
Words in this phrase
il
[eel]
the
Indicates a specific noun that is already known to the listener.
Il cane corre.
The dog runs.
senso
[SEHN-soh]
sense
A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus.
Il senso di pace è forte.
The sense of peace is strong.
del
[dehl]
of the
Used to show possession, connection, or relationship.
Il colore del cielo è blu.
The color of the sky is blue.
tempo
[TEHM-poh]
time
The indefinite continued progress of existence and events.
Il tempo è prezioso.
Time is precious.
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