How to Say ‘The meaning of time’ in Italian
Il senso del tempo
eel SEHN-soh dehl TEHM-poh
[eel SEHN-soh dehl TEHM-poh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Senso' means both 'sense' and 'meaning,' vital in philosophical discourse.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italy's history prompts reflection on time, influencing many Italian art forms.
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
The
A definite article used to specify a particular noun.
Il libro è interessante.
The book is interesting.
senso
[SEHN-soh]
Sense
A way in which something is perceived or understood.
Il senso del tatto è importante.
The sense of touch is important.
del
[dehl]
of the
A contraction of the preposition 'di' and the article 'il', similar to 'of the'.
Il titolo del libro è lungo.
The book's title is long.
tempo
[TEHM-poh]
Time
A measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.
Il tempo passa velocemente.
Time passes quickly.
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